A year in the life of Rashon Johnson, a bright fifth grade student at West Hartsville Ele. In addition, the film features West Hartsville principal, Mrs. King, as she struggles in her first year in that role. On the other side of town, at Thornwell School for the Arts, the documentary illustrates some of the same issues Mrs. King faces, although the principal, Julie Mahn, has been in her role for five years.