african american high school students

In the midst of chaos in practically every area of her life, Jayd tries to concentrate on the things that are important to her and that could hold the key to bringing the chaos under control for good.

Discusses the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, including the nine African-American students that successfully integrated the Arkansas school and the controversy and crisis surrounding the event.

Eddie and Lakeesha Russell become the first African-American students at an all-white high school in the South and face racism and cruelty from their fellow classmates; but when cheerleader Nancy Martin crosses the racial divide to support Eddie and Lakeesha, a cycle of violence ensues that threatens the whole school.

When Jaris and his friends witness an alleged shooter escaping from a crime scene, he does not know if he should come forward with his information, even after discovering the victim was an innocent bystander.

Uses primary source photographs to discuss the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, including the nine African American students that successfully integrated the Arkansas school and the controversy and crisis surrounding the event. Includes a timeline and further resources.

High school senior Jayd tries to take control of her life with the help of her college freshman friend Keenan, while her parents look for the person responsible for the murder outside her grandparents' house, Mickey and Nigel fight for custody of their daughter, Esmeralda gains power in the neighborhood, and her ex-boyfriend goes back to his ex-girlfriend.

At the start of her senior year in high school, Jayd must handle the fallout from the debutante ball, her boyfriend's cheating, and going head-to-head against her former best friend, Misty.

Jayd Jackson, who has finally completed her advanced placement exams, tries to deal with the drama surrounding her at her mother's house while attempting to focus on spirit lessons and her hair braiding business.

After Jayd Jackson fails her pre-test exam for the Advanced Placement exams, she knows it is time to get down to business, so she joins a study group and befriends a whole new crew, which upsets her old friends.

During her summer vacation, Jayd manages the duties of becoming a debutante along with her increasing psychic powers and her friend Mickey's jealousy.