Surviving High School is a book of short stories about four friends (Kendra, Amber, Bonnie, and Griselda) who deal with being high school teenagers. Kendra must deal with a bully and an overly protective friend. As she stands up for herself, she learns that she can do great things. Amber is teamed with a homeschooled student, Julian, who thinks he's a musical prodigy. In the end, she learns how to work with different people, and he learns that he's not perfect. Bonnie and her twin brother, Barry, are very competitive. After a series of school-related events, they both learn that they are equally good students and athletes. Griselda competes against her sister Anna in a scholarship pageant. At the end of the pageant, Griselda learns that she has a lot of potential. Anna learns that she can use her intelligence and creativity to become a better person. During homecoming week, all four friends enjoy the festivities and make new memories that will last a lifetime.