At the end of the 8th grade, Mrs. Morello hands out the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment Test (GEPA) and Chris doesn't study so he thinks it doesn't count. So, he purposely does bad on the test, which makes him See Mr. Avich, the guidance counselor, who tries to get Chris into a special needs class.

Julius allows Chris to park the family car across the street, but he takes the car to school instead. Meanwhile, Rochelle goes to court to dispute a speeding ticket.