 In an updated version of Shakespeare s Taming of the Shrew, new kid Cameron James is head over heels for popular sophomore Bianca Stratford, but Bianca s overprotective father forbids her to date Cameron unless Bianca s older ill-tempered, rebellious sister Kat dates. But Joey Donner wants Bianca, so he uses sullen senior Patrick Verona to attempt to win Kat s heart. Will Patrick be able to win Kat over and Cameron will be able to have Bianca?