Peter Hammer transfers to Kennedy High School, located in a wealthy area, and encounters a diverse group of students on his first day. Among them are the artistic Samantha, the popular Natalia, the spiritual Spencer, and the follower Andy. All of them are eager to finish their time at Kennedy, but their strict teacher, Ms. Ghetty, surprises them with a challenging task. She assigns a Senior Project that requires them to collaborate and present a topic by the end of the year to earn their diplomas.