The Class

In the East Bay community of Antioch, CA, six students from Deer Valley High School pursue higher education dreams amid the turmoil of a pandemic year. With exceptional passion and determination, their college adviser “Mr. Cam” empowers the seniors to overcome the challenges they face while ceaselessly fighting for their dreams of a college degree.
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    Senior Year

    Monday
    Sep 14

    1 Hour

    Students of Deer Valley High School and their college adviser are filled with expectations as they near their final year, but senior rites of passage are put on hold as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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    System Failure

    Monday
    Sep 14

    1 Hour

    While the school continues with online learning, students organize a protest against the decision to put police officers on campus.
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    Personal Statement

    Monday
    Sep 14

    1 Hour

    With no end to the COVID-19 lockdown in sight, the students wrestle with the motivation to apply to college; Mr. Cam worries that the students are giving up.
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    Waiting Game

    Tuesday
    Sep 15

    1 Hour

    The mental health battle ensues as the impact of online learning takes its toll; hope arrives with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and case numbers start to fall.
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    The Prize

    Tuesday
    Sep 15

    1 Hour

    Decision letters are finally starting to arrive; Ebei looks to prove herself on the track while Ahmad aims for a winning basketball season.
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    Decision Day

    Tuesday
    Sep 15

    1 Hour

    An unprecedented senior year culminates in graduation; Mr. Cam reminds the students all that they have been through and helps them look forward to what lies ahead.

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