I Promise

Spring test day has arrived. And the students of I Promise are ready. But how will they fare this time?

To encourage students to take charge of their emotions, the school teaches them mood-regulating techniques.

When at-home suspension presents more problems than solutions, the school devises an in-house alternative for misbehaving students.

As a reward for their hard work, the students are treated to a surprise guest: LeBron.

As Nate and Scout make immense progress in school, the students embark on their first field trip.

When fourth-grader Vincent becomes a bullying target, the other students come together to defend him.

The poor fall test results forces the I Promise teachers to change their approach to reading.

The fall test is here. For the faculty, that means providing support to the anxious students.

For the faculty, the realities of dealing with students suffering from trauma hits hard.

Third-grader Dae’Shaunna and other students struggle to learn while coping with traumatic home lives.

Bonds are formed and trust established in the “I Promise” circle: a place where students can share and learn about their feelings.

I Promise faculty share their community approach: making sure students learn, eat well, and helping parents get their GEDs.

LeBron James brings his vision to life with the opening of the I Promise school. For the students, a new school year brings about new hopes and dreams.