Tools for this page
Print

Class of 3000

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

    (Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)

    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    OutKast star inspires music students in fun 'toon.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show features a cast of racially and socio-economically diverse characters who, despite their differences, bond through their love of music. The main adult character is an unlikely teacher whom the students respect and who offers nuggets of wisdom based on his personal experiences in the real world.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some cartoon rough-and-tumble with long falls, explosions, and lots of flashy crash-bang scenes -- which never lead to injury.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Adult characters occasionally engage in very mild flirting.
  • Language:

    Name-calling (like "idiot") is as bad as it gets, and even that's rare.
  • Consumerism:

    Each episode includes a new song from the show's Grammy-winning creator, so kids will probably ask for the soundtrack.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Class of 3000

Parents need to know that this cartoon -- which was created by Grammy winner Andre "3000" Benjamin of OutKast -- features a racially and socio-economically diverse cast of kids. The main character is a worldwide music superstar who's searching for the fulfillment that fame hasn't brought him; his work with the kids both excites them and inspires him. The show is full of positive messages about creativity, self-respect, friendship, and the importance of a well-rounded education. While it's mostly devoid of iffy content, occasional cartoon violence and some scary characters (ghost-like creatures with snake tongues, for example) might be too much for very young viewers.

Did this review help you decide?

Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about music and the arts. Why is it important to study the arts? Kids: How does music make you feel? What are your favorite instruments or songs? Parents can take this opportunity to encourage an interest in music by exposing their kids to concerts and musicals. Families can also talk about friendship. How do people become friends? What is it about your kids' friends that they like? How do friends resolve differences?

Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Our Members Say

Have you seen it? Review It!

  • What did you think about Class of 3000?
  •  I think this show is

    for ages

  •  I also give it

  •  Any concerns?

  •  Any highlights?

  •  Love it? Hate it?

  • or to post a review
See all 13 member reviews

Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Saw it

    This is the best cartoonnetwork show ever!(It's the only good one.)All of th eare shows are just plain (beep).

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    A GREAT AND INNOVATIVE SHOW

    WHO SAYS THERE'S NO ORIGINALITY IN AMERICAN CARTOONS? CLASS OF 3000 IS A GREAT NEW SHOW CREATED BY ANDRE 3000 FROM THE GROUP OUTKAST. THOUGH SOME PARENTS MAY BE TURNED OFF ABOUT A KIDS SHOW WITH MUSIC BEING MADE B A HIP-HOP MEMBER, BUT THERE'S NO SWEARING OR SEXUAL INNUENDOS IN THE MUSIC. AT TIMES THE SHOW WILL ACTUALLY TEACH LESSONS THROUGH IT'S MUSIC. FOR EXAMPLE, A SONG CALLED "THE CRAYON SONG" TEACHES THAT ALL RACES "COLOR" THE WORLD (OR AS ANDRE PUT IT "THE COLORING BOOK). IT'S A FUN AND ODDLY INTERESTING SHOW. IT'S WORTH A WATCH, WATCH IT WITH YOUR KIDS AND TALK ABOUT THE LESSONS THE SONGS TEACH AND HOW THEY BLENDED INTO THE ACTUAL SHOW.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    Social Significance?

    Sorry, but I watched the ad for this show and asked my kids: "who is the guy in the hat standing next to the car that looks like a cadillac while sexy women shake their butts nearby?" To me, this show looks like an episode of Starsky and Hutch featuring Huggy Bear and his "girls." My kids are not allowed to watch.

More Great Stuff For Your Kids

  • Now Playing

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Sometimes-dark adaptation focuses on friendship, loneliness.

  • Tech Tip

    How to help them think more ... and want less.Making the Sale

    How to help them think more ... and want less.

  • Book of the Week

    Shiver

    Shiver

    Does for werewolves what Twilight did for vampires.

  • Pick of the Week

    Spook-tacular Books

    Spook-tacular Books

    Fun Halloween picture books for young kids.

  • Game of the Week

    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

    Fun movie-based action game has constant but mild violence.

Give Us a Minute, Get a Lot of Common Sense!
  • Age-appropriate best bets for your kids
  • Weekly email alert with the latest picks, reviews & advice
  • Post your own reviews and share them with friends

This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.
A screen name protects your privacy
To post a review or comment you must become a Common Sense Member. It's easy!

Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.

Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations.
A screen name protects your privacy

Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
(optional)
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child

We can make Common Sense just right for you. With a little info about you and your family, you'll get the most out of our site.

Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.

Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!
Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child

Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations
A screen name protects your privacy