The Class

We're Not Okay

Deer Valley High School students organize a protest during a school board vote to put school resource officers on their campus.

We're Not Okay

1m 33s

  • Waiting Game: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Waiting Game

    S1 E4 - 54m 40s

    As the seniors wait to hear back from colleges, the impact of spending nearly a year learning online takes its toll on their mental health. Hope arrives with the rollout of the COVID vaccine, and as case numbers begin to fall, DVHS announces the return of some sports. Ebei and Kadynce try out for cheer, Ahmad plays football, and Mr. Cam finally hears from one of his missing student.

  • Personal Statement: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Personal Statement

    S1 E3 - 54m 52s

    With no end to the COVID lockdowns in sight, students wrestle with motivation to apply to college. Mr. Cam does his best to keep track of all his students, but some of them have stopped showing up for meetings, and he worries that they’re giving up. In a final push, the DVHS seniors scramble to submit their applications by the deadline.

  • System Failure: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    System Failure

    S1 E2 - 54m 51s

    While school continues with online learning, students organize a protest against the decision to put police officers on campus. Ebei and Kadynce hold out hope that sports will come back, and Ahmad continues playing AAU basketball to get the attention of recruiters. As mid-semester nears more than 50% of students have at least one F, leaving Mr. Cam to wonder how the system is failing the students.

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