Rochelle: Well, I don't understand why you can't make an exception for him. I mean, didn't he pass all his tests, including his finals?
Ms. Morello: Yes, but this isn't about education. This is about punctuality. Look, could I appeal to a higher authority and have Chris promoted liked we did when the Vice Superintendent's daughter got pregnant and missed the entire tenth grade? Yes! But you don't really want your son being coddled and helped through life and all of its obstacles like some rich little White girl, do you?
Adult Chris: [v.o.] Say yes, say yes!
Rochelle: No. No, I guess you're right.
Ms. Morello: I am. You may not realize this now, Chris, but making you repeat the tenth grade is the biggest favor I'm ever going to do for you.