I Promise Season 1, Episode 1: I Promise

We Are Family

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

Trust

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

Misfits

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

Honeymoon's Over

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

It Starts With Us

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

Focus

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

Got Your Back

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

Stories Like These

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

I'm Famous

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

Training Camp

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

Red Zone

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

The Test

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

Moving Up

Last Day