It's midterm day, but these aren't tests of knowledge - they are tests of nerve. Students are asked to face their biggest fears in order to receive a total of 10 points, going towards their grade. Katherine gets stuck with Tyler, her least favourite teacher, and is asked to face her fear of heights. Meanwhile, Michael freaks out as Dre asks him to face his fear - the dark. Later on, Vice Principal Phil attends the staff meeting and there is a debate over what to do with Rory, the problem student. Phil also instructs the teachers that they need to step it up in the feedback department. Then, after a long day, and what is the official halfway point, the students and teachers finally get a chance to hang out.