Stand and Deliver
What is the name of the teacher?
Jaime A. Escalante
What school does the story take place in?
Garfield High School
STAND AND DELIVER: What is the AP Exam scored out of? (ex. is it out of 100? out of 15?)
5!
Who plays Coach Carter in the film?
Samuel Jackson
Who plays Jason Lyle in the film?
Channing Tatum!
What subject does the teacher focus on in the film?
Acceptable: Math, Calculus, AP Calculus
In which city is the movie primarily set?
East Los Angeles! (Will take LA)
STAND AND DELIVER: In the film, there was a scene where the teacher had to walk home because he had thought his car was stolen. What ended up really happening?
His students fixed up his car!
What is Coach Carter's other job in addition to coaching?
He owns a store!
What is Coach Carter's first name?
Ken.
What is the word, slogan, or phrase that is emphasized in the movie?
Ganas (Desire/Determination)
As a result of overworking, what happens to the teacher that causes him to be sent to the hospital?
Heart Attack
What does Coach Carter require his players to sign before they can join the basketball team?
A contract that includes academic and behavioral expectations.
What school did Coach Carter's son, Damien, originally go to before transferring to Richmond?
St. Francis
What high school does the story primarily take place?
Richmond High School.
Who accuses the students of cheating?
Educational Testing Services (ETS)
What was the main purpose of the scene where the teacher and his wife eat at a Taqueria?
To talk to Ana Delgado's father about her being in Calculus.
COACH CARTER: In the film, Coach Carter asks Jason Lyle what his father does for a living. What happened to Jason Lyle's father?
His father went to prison.
What is Richmond High School's mascot?
The Oilers!
What does Coach Carter famously do to emphasize the importance of his players' academic responsibilities?
He locks the gym, preventing the team from practicing until their grades improve.
How many of the teacher's students pass the AP exam?
18 students.
What character in the film, initially portraying himself as a wannabe gangster, later transforms into a dedicated student who stands up for the class when cheating accusations arise?
Angel Guzman
In the film, there was a big riot when a big game was cancelled. What team were they supposed to play in this match?
Fremont High!
What is the motivational phrase that Coach Carter emphasizes throughout the film?
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate."
In the film, one of the player's mom came down to Coach Carter's store to discuss her son playing for the team again. In this scene, she describes the death of her other son, and emphasizes the importance of her son playing on Coach Carter's team specifically. What is the name of this player?
Junior Battle.