General Education

As Levi Collins nears graduation, he is caught in a web of his father's expectations and a decision about his future. He holds a full scholarship to Forest Wood, but a tempting offer from Arizona State University complicates his choice.

The night before graduation, Levi discovers his Science grade has drastically fallen, putting his graduation at risk. Panic sets in as he realizes he needs to hide this information from his father, Rich.

In a desperate move, Levi attempts to bribe Ms. Bradford, his Science teacher, with tickets to his sister's mime performance. Unfortunately, this plan fails miserably, intensifying his worry about graduation.

To secure his graduation rights, Levi rushes to the school principal for help. With the assistance of his loyal friend Charles, they contest the principal’s decision, convincing him to let Levi participate in the ceremony.

Post-convincing the principal, Levi receives a crushing blow when Counselor Bebe reveals he cannot graduate due to his unsatisfactory Science performance. Determined to change his fate, he signs up for a 10-day summer school.

Levi enters summer school led by none other than Ms. Bradford, the very teacher he attempted to bribe. This complicates matters, forcing him to forgo a trip to Mexico with his friends Sean and Harvey.

During summer school, Levi meets Katie, who is also struggling under her mother's pressure to pass. They bond over their shared challenges, which helps Levi feel less isolated in his plight.

While navigating summer school, Levi confronts Samuel Goldstein, a rival who becomes a source of irritation. This leads to a pivotal moment when Levi rises to the occasion during a tetherball match and asserts himself.

Levi and Katie attend his sister's avant-garde mime show, where a shocking twist occurs: Ms. Bradford is revealed to be Katie's mother. This revelation adds complexity to Levi’s life as he navigates family connections.

To cover up his academic struggles, Levi concocts a humorous story about working at a rice cake factory. His father, Rich, remains unaware of the truth while insisting on keeping up with tennis practice.

Encouraged by his friend Shady Nick’s passion for alternative energy, Levi decides to create an eco-friendly project. He envisions modifying his Mercedes to run on vegetable oil, reigniting his academic ambition.

Despite initial skepticism, Sampson, Nick's mechanic friend, joins Levi in the project. Their collaboration and hard work lead to a unique academic project just when Levi needs it the most.

Levi's commitment to tennis, fueled by his father's expectations, results in him missing crucial school days. This ultimately leads to his expulsion from Ms. Bradford’s class, putting his academic progress at further risk.

A misunderstanding leads Levi to attack what he mistakenly believes to be Samuel’s car. The incident only escalates when he realizes he has damaged Officer Bob’s vehicle, landing him in serious trouble.

Levi finally confronts his father about his decisions and desires. After presenting his project to Ms. Bradford and having an open discussion, Levi earns his father's support and decides to pursue his own path.