Surviving Southside

When Bella learns that a bullied boy from her school has been found dead, she decides to take action to prevent bullying in her school and help those in need.

Kadeem Jones, star quarterback for Southside High, visits Teller College where the school's recruiter gives him money to have fun. When NCAA officials accuse Teller College of breaking the recruiting rules, Kadeem must decide whether or not to help the investigation and risk his chance at playing college football.

Lucy has her life mapped out, thinking she will join her boyfriend Luke at college, become a Spanish teacher, get married, and live happily ever after, but when Lucy learns she is pregnant, she is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.

Cassie dreams of being a famous singer, and when she hears about auditions for a television show, she thinks she has found her chance, but when a talent agent approaches her at the auditions, Cassie is pulled into a dangerous world that could ruin her chance at fame.

Paige Robinson is thrilled when she starts dating Ty, the football team's star running back, but when Ty hits her out of anger and is arrested for assault, Paige realizes their relationship is not perfect and that if Ty really loved her he would not hurt her.

Kadeem Jones is thrilled when he is approached by a recruiter for Teller College's football team, but when he learns the school is breaking NCAA recruiting rules, Kadeem must decide if he wants to help officials stop the dishonest practices or ensure his future.

Lucy has her life mapped out, thinking she will join her boyfriend Luke at college, become a Spanish teacher, get married, and live happily ever after, but when Lucy learns she is pregnant, she is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.

"One down...you're next" said the note Carmen Mendoza found in her locker. Carmen is out, loud, and proud so the threat doesn't bother her...much. But she knows other GLBT students who won't be so fearless, and she knows the note refers to the suicide of Jamie Ballard. Together Carmen, and Jamie's friend, Scott, confront the threat.

Daisy Garcia texts some sexy pictures to her boyfriend, Simon, but when they have a bad breakup, Simon forwards the pictures to the phones of everone at Southside High.