Segregated America: A High School in South Carolina (Education Documentary) | Real Stories
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
- At Orangeburg-Wilkinson, a predominantly African-American high school in South Carolina, cameras follow staff and students. A new principal is attempting to increase grades and discipline, but his first day is clouded by a mass brawl and the possibility of more conflict. A high-achieving student starts applying to colleges, but her family cannot afford for her to attend.
From AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL: Six-part documentary series filmed over the course of one year following the staff and students at a predominantly African-American high school in South Carolina.
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It all begins at home😓 if you’re homelife is messed up, it’s hard to concentrate and achieve in school
Too simple.
Agreed
I agree 💯
Not just in school
not really...zip code segregation....Chicago here....it is systematic racism...issue is democrats did this. I don't vote. Government is not your friend
Jalena is such a sweet kid. She is making her dad proud
Yes, I’m rooting for her. I hope she gratuities college and stays focus.
Her dad exemplifies the impact of excellence in parenting
Yes she is . You can see something special in that young womans face and eyes . Shes not gonna be stuck their for to long . Shes beautiful young landy and shes smart as all heck. Made me feel good inside to see how happy that she has made her dad.
Jalena will go far because she has her father's support and she has made a conscious decision to stay out of trouble, put in the work and be disciplined. With all this odds against her and still be positive. I put her in my duas and prayers.
Amen 🙏 I'm praying for Jalena and her family.
Ameen sister. 🙏🏽
InshAllah Ameen
Amen. She's a sweet gal
I live in SC and not far from Orangeburg. It's not a bad place, it's a place that's used, little opportunity is given, even while other areas grow sometimes seemingly unnecessarily, places like this are not cared for in this state. And when someone does make it there is little reason to come back and help make change bc there is nothing there. Orangeburg has some of the finest ppl in this state, ppl with real character. Ppl who try harder as kids than some of you your whole life.
I’m from Lugoff, I feel ya!
Many places like that across every state. The people are to blame dude. They make the choices. Society does not dictate a persons outcome. I’m proof of that. I know many that are.
That was my feeling. When they basically said it was a "ghetto" school-I do not see that.
@@joshw9037 You clearly don’t know what you’re talking about
@@user-vm4he3gk3c YES HE DOES !
Kordel made it. Getting a masters in Texas and making moves.
He definitely is into some great things and he always puts on for OW
That's awesome 😊
Fabulous!
That's amazing to hear!
Hi thanks fr the imformation
But how do you know?
“Is there anything you’re not Jalena?”
“A Quitter 🤪”. 👸🏽💕💎
These kids seem like some really great kids and I honestly hope the best for their future endeavors! Coming from a similar background I understand them. Just keep striving
They have some amazing mentors (coaches, teaches, etc.) who are truly invested in the lives of these children. I pray they all accept any and all support that is available to them. 🙏🏽 I wish them all nothing but success during these critical years, and throughout their lives!! 💞
Real talk
All these kids are so beautiful 🤩 they should get all the opportunities, I mean this is AMERICA!!!!!
Agree yet again my sister
No it's the south.
The ones THAT CARE should
@@d-block1486 The one's that don't care need guidance and support.
America brought their grandparents here on a ship 🚢 stupid
Hands down Jalena is my favourite, I can see her going places and doing well in life. They should do a follow-up video, it would be so interesting to see how she progressed.
It brings tears to my eyes the bond between her and her dad is beautiful I pray for her and her family 🙏
I wish I could help all the kids in the world😓 seeing unhappy kids who deserve the best, makes me so depressed, but I can’t help but watch all these documentaries.
To hear a child say " we trynna survive man, just make it to the next day" is heartbreaking. These are kids and school should always be a safe place for them to go. I hope all these kids make it out of Orangeburg
I'm surprised both Principal and his Deputy have PHD . I wish my country would put it as requirement for all High school Principal and their Deputies to be PHD Qualified.
Every principal I ever had was a PhD
I love Jalena's relationship with her daddy. So sweet. Children are blessed when they have older parents.
You can see that there is a lot going on at home with these kids. I wish they would have taken the child who ran away aside and asked her what was happening at home. Most happy kids who have what they need don't just run away
Gangster rap culture and absent father is the problem in these community.
@@farzana6676 get outta here with your pointless comment!
@Breajh Curley - I agree with you completely. 🗣🗣
@@mbr0916 How is my comment pointless? My comment has a very strong point.
Do you have reading comprehension issues?
Mom did or said something to her to make her leave out of a window early morning.
The dad and her daughter just blew me away! If the fathers to this kids did the same the school would thrive
💯
I totally agree 💯
This documentary is amazing! I don't know who idea this is but this is a good one. So informative and so I opening at the same time I have children the same age
Ultimately the difference for the students and the schools lies with the parents. Success is directly proportionate to parental responsibility. We try everything else, and sometimes it can help to a point, but it’s just a fact that parents are the key to their kids’ success. Parents don’t have to be smart or rich, just involved. And it’s parents plural - adults who choose to part ways are still equally the parents of whatever offspring they produced.
I agree parent involvement is key. I’ve been nagging my daughter about her zoom studies and come to find out she has the most items completed in class. There’s students with over 100+ not completed assignments. My daughter has 7 assignments not completed due to me not being able to always help her. Even when she goes back in person in September I’ll still be involved.
How can parents be involved when they have to work 60 plus hours a week to survive?!?!
I was watching RUclips videos of the Worlds Strictest Parents. There is something to be said for discipline, high standards, and good adult mentoring. Students in poor communities can,with those elements, achieve anything.
@@gailcarey3597 your income status determined a lot. Most people can’t work their way out of poverty
🗣!
I believe a lot of these kids are going to be successful in life. I think the principal is doing a very good job. Also the teachers are helping these kids. Many of them have a hard home life but they are very smart and some of them appear to be determined. Very good documentary.
The Principal appears to be a really good guy.
Its' always about the schools receiving federal funding for test scores and kids going to university. Not, how they do ten years later with a job. St. Michael, pray and defend us.
Cant wait for part 2 🙌🏾🙌🏾🖤
Hard to focus on curriculum without the foundation of behavior or safety. I have had many students where I feel like a parent role is needed because they don't have a father, but a school like that would likely feel overwhelming with how many kids need you. Vast majority of bad behavior stems from a lack of parental support or involvement, or instability in the home (drug use, unsupervised, abusive, or uncaring)
Can we appreciate how beautiful black children are?
Yes. Most of these high schoolers are children..
Proud of these kids . Exceptional principal . I see a whole different attitude here in South Carolina . I don't know what exactly this documentary is driving at .. Whether to present a story as these kids are oppressed and victims .. I see nothing but Victory . THe schools are not the parents , Only God fearing parents can raise good children , I am pleased to see that the attitudes of the children show me .. They have God fearing /loving parents . Even if it's a single parent household .. I see success written in all their eyes ..
This was a nice find.
Thanks RUclips.
This was amazingly amazing
I need an update 5 yrs from now on Jalena God has a purpose for her and I can't wait to see it unfold.
Interviewer: Is there anything your not?
Jalena: I quieter! 😁
Her mindset and resilience will take her so far in life! I would love to see a _Where Are They Now_ type of show
I know I would love to know how everyone is doing 😊
There is another high school documentary by vice news about kids in Gary Indiana that will touch y'alls hearts too. P.S. love Jalenas' dad and the kid playing football wanting to go to college.
Do you know what the link says to pull up that documentary ?
Yea, just found it. Thanks
@@elisawalsh7445 it's called the last week of high school in Gary Indiana by Vice news. Hope you enjoy.
Thank you @kevineubanks
That's the real difference between her and the rest of the kids. Her dad is very active in her life. People often overlook the importance of a father in their child's life.
The Dr is a damn good man ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this is giving back like none other.. Prayers and love and positive energy for Omara.. She was going through something and they really never got to the bottom of it.
I could count 4 years of fights in my high school on one hand. I never realized how lucky I was.
Or how white you are
@@jerrygraves6531 I grew up in rural Maine.
I worked with kids just like most of the ones in this documentary. Whatever problems they have at home they carry throughout the day. It's a distraction from them learning & can also be a distraction from teachers teacher. It's hard on everyone except the parents who aren't willing to get involved with what's going on with their kids. It's really sad
Impressive, nice bunch of kids can't help but pull for them. Seems like a good school, decent facilities and good principal.
All these kiddos are smart , some probably
Make silly choices but you know they are smart kids.
i like Jalena and Vernon! i like all the kids! i sincerely hope they can lead better lives; they already prove that their position in life doesn't dictate their study/passion. They have that fire in their heart: the fire to prove themselves and that's what brings change. ♥
I’m rooting for Jalena! 🖤
Hard work will pay off. I wish these kids nothing but success in the future. Follow your dreams no matter what stands in your way and never be a statistic. Never give up!
I like how grand dad and grand daughter talk to each other
They are daughter/father just FYI
Amazing kids, pushing through adversity. Continue to do great things, I believe in you💕
#1 in her class..congratulations...goes to show that those wanting to learn will achieve and move on and those that don't want to learn eventually fall to the wayside in life.
Or that school isn’t for everyone, and every school is different so some people handle stuff that doesn’t align with the class
@@piercemccauley7079 you're correct SCHOOL isn't for everyone. Some people just want to remain stupid.
I agree! And unfortunately a lot of kids can’t choose what school they go to. Most students are appointed to a school due to where they live. But if they’re willing to do what needs to be done for those years, so many opportunities will arise. 👏🏽
@@kenwilliams3546 not necessarily school isn’t for everyone but it doesn’t mean they want to be stupid. Think of the things you have made by people who have dropped out. I’m not saying drop out I’m just saying school isn’t for everyone and just because students don’t like the way they are being taught doesn’t mean they are dumb or stupid.
Parental support is also important. It’s very clear that Jalene’s father really supports her. He seems to be really involved in her life. How many other kids at that school have the same? Probably not many.
I am so blessed to grow up and live in a my community in NC, where our area school are some of the best. Not everyone is so fortunate. 🙏🏾
I feel the same way about my school district back in the day. 2nd best in Texas. And as big as the state is, with over 300 counties that's saying something.
Your out here talking down to SC like that
can i get an update for all the episode...m obsessed with this series
My guy got hit in the face with brass knuckles and they gave him ICE! Lmao
we’re built different in SC
A student left home and when she returns the principal makes it all about him and how he was affected by that. Less than stellar empathy skills on that one. I'm not calling his job easy at all, but I don't think that chat helped her at all. Who knows what she's going through right now. I hope they at least have a school counselor or someone she's able to talk to.
I totally agree with you. I hated that part so much
Point missed: the IMPACT was the entire school. It wasn’t about him. He’s already accomplished. His message was THE BIG PICTURE…what you do impacts others. Think outside of yourself!
I see you guys missed the lesson 🤷🏽♀️.
@@thatbemefool of course she needs to know what she does impacts others. Two problems with the principal points: 1) the delivery. He made it about how her choices impacted HIM. Everything isn't about him, but more importantly 2) this girl just reappeared after being missing for a couple days. The most important thing right now is making sure she's okay, she feels supported, she's loved, etc. Of course she needs to learn her actions impact others, but I'm gonna argue teaching that lesson is not the #1 priority in that moment and is definitely not the most empathetic way to handle the situation.
State Test Scores. Proof that's all they care about in the public school system, not actually helping the kids. That's what happens when the government is in too much control.
Private schools are also obsessed with test scores lmao. It’s just that’s what our education system is based on.
I graduated from OW in 2009. OW is just like any other school. It has its fair share of issues but I can attest that great people came from OW and will continue to do so. These kids just need that strong support and guidance that we received when we went there
Cheerleader say her and Kardel are just friends. But that look on her face says differently..
I pray for success and blessings for all the students in this program 🙏
Florence South Carolina has 3 High Schools and the town just west of it ( Timmonsville ) should have a documentary about it being that they are supposed to close due to lack of academics. Such a sad situation 😞
Wow, really? That's sad. Charleston County has underperforming schools too. My son has gone to school in Charleston County and Dorchester. Dorchester school system is much better and the kids actually learn.
I've been hearing about many schools closing lately and they are all in black neighborhoods. I'm just tired of it all
@@FaithandNova That's exactly what's happening unfortunately.
this why i hate the system trying to cram everything in 3 weeks. It doesn't work that way. if you have a strong foundation in earlier childhood studies by the time you get to high school it should be review session not a cram and relearn everything. Everything starts at first grade.
I love JALENA ! Very good doc
My mom went to this school, grew up there, moved to Los Angeles… I understand the stories she was telling of how there’s like no chance coming up there.
And we expect these children to be able to learn in basically a war torn environment
Seems like these have a series of videos. I wish they were labeled as such so I could watch in order. My husband is from this town so it is interesting to me.
Fantastic documentary…. I am planning on moving to SC in a few years…. Orangeburg would be an option….
I can't believe this is the image of O-W now. Wow, I'm shocked.
Yoooo yall got A1pgra on here🔥🔥🔥
There is a code of conduct that should be taugh in every home.
Never going to work until the home life changes. At least some of the children are benefitting!
I hope all these kids continue to be positive and have wonderful futures
This is rated 1/10 by Greatschools.org. Niche.com also rates this school at the bottom. 100% of the students receive free or reduced lunch. AP science and math participation under 1%. Only 54% proficient in reading, 33% proficient in math. Students don't seem to know what makes a school good.
Sounds like teachers don’t know what makes a school good.
It all begins at home😓 if you’re homelife is messed up, it’s hard to concentrate and achieve in school
@@kiaramurray832 yes, blame the teachers. boy if only these kids had better teachers i'm sure they'd all be doing great!
riiiiiiiiite
Redlining and parental responsibility is more to blame than the students.
Both teachers and parents failed these children disappointing
Mr. Jones and his daughter are awesome!
Those who want to achieve should be GIVEN THE MEANS to achieve, race aside! Equality for ALL!
Amen !
I have so much respect for the football coach who helps these kids to change their life through sports. And I am so happy to see that Kordel made it.
Anyone have any social media updates on any of them? This is was a series, not a documentary I saw during the lockdown. I forgot which platform I saw it on.
Vernon may have test anxiety. I have it, but only with math. You literally feel like your having an anxiety attack. I can't control it.
WHO are these children fighting??? Themselves 😢
I was there as a tourist ( from Europe) the city is basically THE most poor city I have ever seen. Its just like a ghost town
Some how this came up in my feed, I live about 45 minutes from Orangeburg SC..
It's basically like a prison dynamic there. Strange.
Almost like the american school system is designed to create better factory workers and soldiers but not better human beings. Weird.
@@drewhinners8793 the prison like system is necessitated by the "students" that go to the school, not the other way 'round. Don't get it twisted compadre.
Huh! I call this privileged coming from Kenya no corporal punishment like we have,but yall definitely have rude boys.
Public High Schools in South Carolina are better than they used to be.
Technology has changed everything.
I think before the testing at the end of the school year, students should be able to know what questions are going to be on it. When i was in school, i did better throughout the year than i did on the final exams and testing. Some of those questions i had not heard of during the school year.
Why make it so hard?
Very strange......
I am all for teens and low twenties competing in sports, but they need to think about jobs outside of the realm of sports ie science, business, architecture, culture, skilled artwork, music, medical and what not.
Exactly!!
The sad thing is there is no representation
this my school, i’m in here a couple times😂
Omara just needs her mom to ease up a little, poor girl. My heart goes out to her
Cool video, and I'm looking forward to part 2...but..."Segregated America"? That title has nothing to do with the video...
Yes it does. The school is segregated due to redlining. I don’t recall seeing non BP in the video. If you don’t know what redlining means please look it up. Although illegal it still happens today.
them speaking on test scores at that point was just not the time. they should be digging into what made her leave in the first place.
Whites watch a whole documentary and still miss the point and cling onto simplistic explanations
It's not about colour it's about poverty and lack of opportunity.
Probably should start getting serious way before 3 weeks to the test…like all the time. Might be why so many kids fail.
Bro, my dad went to this school WTF 😂 he graduated top of his class & was in MENSA he said his achievements ment nothing to white people specifically, they still saw him as a black kid who wouldn't make it & literally questioned him as to how he earned his achievements as if he cheated & didn't earn it through intelligence & hard work. He's an engineer, making bank & slaying life. Proud of you Dad!
So he made it then....haters will always hate, your color has nothing to do with it.
There's some hidden gems in OW. When they get the opportunity to leave they are GONE.
So sad 😞 no home training
Vernon is my absolute favorite I know with great guidance he can be phenomenal
THERE ARE SOME KIDS WHO WANT TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO BE IN SCHOOL. THE QUESTION I ASK DO TEACHERS REALLY CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO BE AT SCHOOL?
Most probably care but their job is to teach not access. I can't imagine trying to teach over a hundred kids throughout the day, being disrupted every 5min for fighting, laughing or acting up, checking homework/test papers not to mention being under paid and people think it's their job to facilitate therapy, being a social worker, counselor and life coach
These people go trough depression.... you can see it in every single one of them 😣☹️
Not feeling the principal going on about tests while the girl is clearly troubled.
It wasn't in his place to invade in there personal life.
you couldn't even enjoy the damn documentary because of all of the damn ads.
Bunch of lost kids trying to find thier way in life , so sad
There is a direct connection between heavy slavery in SC and OW. The people are so beautiful and unmixed…
It’s unfortunate that this completely accurate for most of our all black schools. Kids have so much to deal with day to day and to succeed. They need more skills and support!
Great documentary, but why name it "Segregated America ......"
Aww PG🥺🖤
Jelena is a cool kid, already has it figured out.
Jalena is there anything you’re not? “A quitter!” 💯💯
Jalena Jones 👏👏
How similar is SC to Alabama. One is a deep historical colonial state dating to 1600s, the other was a more frontier place settled by you guest it South Carolinians.
Nah it’s the same
Number 17 I'm praying for you bro. Take your time pimp! take your time.
The problems won’t be corrected until the root causes are addressed.
36:31 No. If you feel this way, you understand when other people do the problems but don't know how to actually do them.
My child is def not going to public school.
That’s what I say. My girls are in private school. I like the small class sizes. There’s just too many kids at public school for my taste. Also, too many parents are trying to be friends with their children. They end up “raising” unruly children.
Jalena is an amazing girl~!
@beginning of the end thx :)
I feel like they're being a bit manipulative to the kids about test scores. Of course it's somewhat up to them how they do, but it's moreso up to their teachers, their upbringing, and other factors they cant control. They're saying "you have to do good on the tests." and implying that the school's future is on their shoulders. No. It's on the teachers and whether they've prepared the kids. It isn't fair to put it all on the kids
Those were my thoughts when the principal was speaking to the young lady who ran away. I feel like that was a missed opportunity.