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to be the principal...

...of the first school in the history

of Los Angeles to lose its accreditation.

I'm the last person to say that

this math department couldn't improve.

But if you want higher test scores...

...start by changing the economic level

of this community.

The purpose of this meeting is to review

the recommendations for accreditation.

Any suggestions?

I don't think

I should be teaching math next semester.

I was hired to be phys. Ed. Instructor.

As I said before...

...we lack the resources to implement

the changes the district demands.

Mr. Sanzaki,

you must have at least one comment.

This may not be the right time

to say this, but...

...I'm sorry, but I won't be coming back

after Christmas.

I got a job with aerospace.

How much money?

We have the remainder of the year

before we're put on probation.

- If we fail, we lose accreditation.

- If we fail?

You can't teach logarithms to illiterates.

These kids come to us

with barely a 7th grade education.

There isn't a teacher in this room

who isn't doing everything he possibly can.

I'm not. I could teach more.

I'm sure Mr. Escalante

has good intentions...

...but he's only been here a few months.

Students will rise to the level

of expectations, Seor Molina.

What do you need, Mr. Escalante?

Ganas. All we need is ganas.

What's ganas?

We will begin each class with a quiz.

There will be no free rides, no excuses.

You already have two strikes against you.

There are some people in this world...

...who assume that you know less

than you do...

...because of your name

and your complexion...

...but math is the great equalizer.

When you go for a job, the employer...

...will not want to hear your problems.

Neither do I.

You'll work harder

than you ever worked before.

And the only thing I ask

from you is ganas...

...desire... A haircut.

If you don't have the ganas,

I will give it to you because I am an expert.

Today is Monday,

tomorrow is Wednesday...

...Friday is payday, the weekly test.

There will be no diagonal vision.

Keep your eyes on your own paper.

You have 10 minutes to finish.

If you finish early, start the assignment

on the board. No questions? Good.

Angel, vmonos!

I was said to go here.

Nice knowing you.

Have a good day. Arrivederci!

You're in luck. Take the seat.

Relax, take Sominex.

Don't sleep in my class.

I take that as an insult.

Kimo, I want to talk to you about the class.

You ain't got a seat. Don't give me no gas.

I know about that. It was a mistake.

I'm gonna fly straight, but I got a problem.

Yeah, me.

Seriously. Books.

The homies can't see me

haul them around.

You don't want anyone to think

you're intelligent.

Maybe I can have two books,

keep one stashed at home.

I'll cut you a deal.

I'll give you three books.

Take one home. One for your class.

This one is broken.

One for your locker,

so nobody sees you carrying it around.

Easily understood?

What do I get?

Protection, Kimo.

Proteccin, understand?

I understand.

I understand.

That's the only reason

I'm still in Kimo's class.

Don't tell her that you dig her.

That's the worst thing you can do

with a woman.

I'm fed up with this peln we got

for a teacher.

Escalante has a bug up his ass.

He's from South America.

He's probably a Nazi come out of hiding.

Don't you know?

Garfield can't get accredited.

Only teachers who act like a**holes

will keep their jobs.

What if we all decide not to take this test?

He can't fail the whole class.

Mutiny. That's cool.

See you guys later.

Camejo thinks she's hot

because she dates gabachos.

If we don't do better today, heads will roll.

I've never gotten lower

than a B+ in my life.

Because you take those

Mickey Mouse classes.

Always get an A.

Here you have a chance for a solid D.

You got 10 minutes.

Here he comes.

Watch this.

What's wrong with you?

I'm not taking the quiz.

You didn't turn in your homework.

My goat ate it.

You don't do your homework,

you don't get a ticket to watch the show.

Give her the chair!

Sh*t.

Chair! Chair! Chair!

Shut up!

Get back to your tests.

You've got less than nine minutes.

Now you're the show.

What's the matter with you?

Are you the dumb student? Come on!

3:
00.

You'll have to do it anyway.

Kids go to bed?

Papa go to work?

Can I fix you something to eat?

Mija, could you please turn off that light?

Orale, homeboy.

Teacher time, ese.

Tell Kimo I say, "Qu hubo?", ese.

Oh, sh*t man!

Green light, red light?

Anybody?

Late! Late, Angel!

- Go see the counselor.

- Come on, Kimo.

Go to wood shop, make a shoeshine box.

You'll need it.

You're the man, you know.

Why don't you put them in college, huh?

So dumb taco benders like me...

...can pick their vegetables...

...collect their garbage...

...clip their poodle's toenails.

I may be a sinner...

...but I'm willing to pay for my sins.

One-shot deal. Go sit down.

See you at 3:
00.

Go to hell.

I got more bad news for you.

What I'm going to say will trip you out.

Mr. Escalante, I forgot my pencil.

He can have mine.

Today is my last day.

Did you enjoy your taquitos?

Except for one thing.

Someone doesn't know how to add.

She should be back in school.

Papa, this is Mr. Escalante,

my math teacher.

Can you sit with us?

Anita, bring us a couple of beers.

You should get another waitress.

Ana can be the first in your family

to graduate and go to college.

I thank you for your concern.

Her mother, sisters,

and brothers work here.

This is a family business. She is needed.

She could help the family more

by getting an education.

She'd probably get pregnant.

She wouldn't finish college.

Anita, go help your mom in the kitchen.

She talks about going to medical school.

I don't think so.

She should make her own choices.

She'll just get fat.

She'll waste her life here. She's a top kid!

I started washing dishes

for a nickel an hour.

Now I own this place.

Did I waste my life?

I washed dishes too

when I came to America.

Good!

Put on an apron and give us a hand.

Your husband comes

to my restaurant, eats...

...then insults me.

Excuse my husband, Mr. Delgado.

He just wants what's best for Ana.

She could go to college,

then teach you how to run the place.

Professor?

I don't want your money

and I don't need your business.

Skip it. Tip.

He puts hot chili in his dip

to sell extra beer.

Dog, dog, dog, dog!

Everybody look at the board.

Will someone please read for me

what's on the board? Anybody.

Juan has five times as many girlfriends

as Pedro.

Carlos has one girlfriend less than Pedro.

If their total number of girlfriends is 20...

...how many does each gigolo have?

Late! Late!

Late! Late!

How many girlfriends does

each gigolo have? Anybody.

You think you got it, Einstein?

Juan is x. Carlos is y. Pedro is x + y.

Is Pedro bisexual, or what?

I have a terrible feeling about you.

5x = Juan's girlfriends.

You're good now...

...but you'll end up barefoot,

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