What are the common themes in the genre of school stories?

No. I've never really heard of it being a common genre. It seems very specific and rather unusual.

One common theme is the presence of haunted or eerie settings like old castles or mansions. Another is the idea of the supernatural, such as ghosts, vampires, or other unearthly creatures. Madness also often plays a part, whether it's the slow descent into insanity of a character or the discovery of a madman in the story.

One common theme is academic performance. A lot of students worry about getting good grades, like in the story of Lily who was so stressed about exams. Another theme is social interaction, just like Jack who was afraid of being rejected when trying to make friends.

One common theme is discipline. For example, when students break rules like using mobile phones in class, they get punished. This shows that schools are strict about maintaining order in the learning environment.

Friendship is a very common theme. For example, in many stories, friends help each other out in difficult situations like exams or when facing bullies. Another common theme is self - discovery. Students often find out their unique abilities or talents during their school years in fictional stories.

One common theme is friendship. In old school stories, friends would stick together through thick and thin. For example, they would share lunches when one friend forgot theirs. Another theme is the strict teacher. Teachers in old school stories were often very strict about discipline, like making students write lines if they misbehaved. Also, the theme of school spirit was prevalent. Students would cheer for their school teams with great enthusiasm.

One common theme is self - discovery. Boys in these stories often start to figure out their sexual orientation during their school years, like in 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'.

One common theme is competition. In anime such as 'Haikyuu!!', which is set in a school, the characters compete in volleyball. This shows their determination and growth through competition. Growth and development are also prevalent. Characters in school anime like 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' (which has a school part in the story) grow from their experiences in school, whether it's learning new skills or maturing emotionally. And of course, there's the theme of youth, which is always present in these anime as they capture the essence of school days.

One common theme is mischief. Like the students who play pranks on teachers or classmates, just for fun but often getting into trouble. For example, putting salt in the sugar bowl in the teacher's lounge.

Friendship is a very common theme. School girls often form strong bonds with their peers, like in stories where they stand up for each other against bullies.