There are cases where schools with zero - tolerance policies have students expelled for bringing something as simple as a pocketknife to school for a legitimate reason like a Scout project. These students, especially if they come from disadvantaged backgrounds, may then be more likely to get involved with the wrong crowd outside of school and end up in the criminal justice system. This is a typical school to prison story.
One example could be students who are overly disciplined in schools for minor infractions. For instance, a student who is frequently sent to the principal's office for being a bit rowdy in class. If the school has a zero - tolerance policy and calls the police for such minor issues, this can start the journey into the criminal justice system. This can be especially true for students from marginalized backgrounds who may not have proper support systems at home or in the community.
Well, in school stories, discrimination can often be seen in the form of class differences. Rich students might look down on poorer ones and not include them in their social circles or parties. There are also cases of religious discrimination. If a student follows a less - common religion in a school, they could face isolation or even bullying. For example, a Muslim student might be made fun of for wearing a hijab. And sometimes, discrimination related to academic performance exists. High - achieving students may be favored over those who struggle academically, and the latter may be treated unfairly by teachers or peers.
One example could be a science experiment gone wrong where a small amount of acid was accidentally spilled during a chemistry class. Another might be a story about how a school dealt with the discovery of old, potentially dangerous acid substances in a storage room. Maybe there was a story where a student was teaching others about the properties of acid as part of a school project and had some interesting demonstrations.
One classic is 'Tom Brown's School Days'. It gives a vivid picture of school life in the 19th century in England, with its focus on friendship, discipline and the values taught at school.
One example could be a student being repeatedly made inappropriate comments about their body by a classmate. Another might be a teacher making unwanted physical contact with a student, like touching their hair or shoulders in an improper way. There could also be cases where students spread false and sexual rumors about a fellow student.
Naked school inspections are unethical and inappropriate, so there should be no such real 'stories' in proper educational settings. In a proper school environment, inspections are carried out with respect for the privacy and dignity of students and staff.
One example is 'A Lesson Before Dying' by Ernest J. Gaines. It explores the life of a man on death row and the impact on those around him after his incarceration. Another is 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X' which details his transformation after his time in prison. There's also 'Orange Is the New Black' which is based on a memoir and shows the complex lives of women after prison.
One example could be a school lockdown due to an armed intruder. Students and teachers were huddled in fear in locked classrooms for hours, not knowing if the danger was approaching. Some were so terrified that they couldn't stop shaking. Another might be a lockdown because of a false alarm that still caused panic as the sirens blared and everyone had to stay put in a state of high anxiety.
One classic old school horror story is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the iconic vampire Count Dracula. Another is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which explored the idea of creating life and the consequences. And 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is also well - known. It shows the duality of human nature, with the good Dr. Jekyll transforming into the evil Mr. Hyde.
One example could be a student who had a very low GPA in undergrad due to family hardships. They had to work multiple jobs to support their family while studying. But they were determined. They found study methods that worked for them during their gap year, got great MCAT scores, and then thrived in med school. Another could be a student with a learning disability. With the right accommodations and a lot of self - motivation, they overcame their challenges and became a successful med student.