American High School

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Station:
BBC Three (US)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2016-10-18

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In this six-part series, BBC Three has unprecedented access to Orangeburg-Wilkinson, a majority African-American High School in South Carolina.It follows a charismatic principal and his students over the course of one school year and through their eyes we witness life-changing moments.With the odds are often stacked against them we follow the class of 2016 over this, their make-or-break year.We experience their highs and their lows as they prepare for life after high school. We meet Ivy League hopefuls, male cheerleaders and young mothers on a tough journey into adulthood. This is school as you've never seen it before and a unique insight into how it really feels to be young and black in America today.

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S1E4 - Disrespect

Student TJ has style, charm and intelligence. He also has a father serving a long jail sentence. Determined to avoid the same fate, TJ is working hard at OW and developing a thriving business customising trainers, but one moment of madness throws his future into sudden doubt.

With his school basketball career behind him, and no sign of a college scholarship, Rendull is struggling to face up to his responsibilities, including the upcoming birth of his daughter, Harmoni. Can some tough love from his mum – Chemeka – help him to step up to the plate in time for the big family babyshower?

As Spring Semester comes to an end, male cheerleader, Vernon, makes an impulsive decision, and school principal Dr Peters is driven to breaking point by some outrageous student behaviour.

Air Date: 08 Nov 2016 06:00 (CDT)

S1E5 - All Hands on Deck

As the seniors prepare for their Vintage Hollywood-themed Prom, two members of the organising committee - Vernon and Breezy - are no longer on speaking terms.

Student TJ anxiously awaits the results of his expulsion hearing, and makes a visit to his dad - in prison. Meanwhile, Mykenzie gets into some serious trouble and her mum, Linda, launches an initiative to try to help racial integration in Orangeburg.

With just days to go before the Prom, Rendull is anticipating the birth of his daughter, and Dr Peters makes a life-changing decision.

Air Date: 15 Nov 2016 06:00 (CDT)

S1E6 - Walk Across That Stage

It's the end of the school year, and Orangeburg-Wilkinson is still reeling from Dr Peters' news.

With just a few weeks to go until graduation, a number of seniors – including Vernon - are still at risk of failing. Can he improve his grades in time to graduate?

Following the birth of his daughter, Rendull is adjusting to fatherhood, but a mistake puts his chances of attending graduation in jeopardy.

Star pupil, Jalena, continues to struggle to find the funding to attend university, and has the responsibility of writing the senior's graduation ceremony speech. As O-W closes for another year, the class of 2016 walk across the stage and into their new lives.

Air Date: 22 Nov 2016 06:00 (CDT)