The Classroom

*Mr. Smith writes a few key points on the board* Respect: treating others with kindness and consideration, regardless of their differences. Bullying: using power or strength to harm or intimidate others. Discrimination: treating someone unfairly because of their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics. Diversity: the state of being made up of different people or things. Inclusion: the act of including someone or something in a group or society. Stereotype: a widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing. Prejudice: preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience. Equality: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Tolerance: the ability or willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from one's own. Acceptance: the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered. Open-mindedness: willingness to consider new ideas or opinions. Compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Understanding: the ability to understand something; comprehension. Awareness: knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Support: to give assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or

*sees another note on Emily's desk, grabbing it before she realized*

*emily reaches for it* No!

is this another flirt with Chad?

That's it Chad, I'm calling your parents as well

*chad's eyes widen* No! Please! I didn't mean it!

I gave you a warning already

*The class talks loudly* *Chad leans back in his chair* Chad: Bet the teacher is a weak freak! *jake laughts* Jake: 100% What do you think bae? *Emily chuckle while doing her makeup* Emily: Of course Bet they are ugly *Olivia braids lilys hair* Olivia: You are so right Emily! *Charles speaks quitly* Charles: m-maybe we- *lily cuts him off rolling her eyes* Lily: Nobody asked! *Sarah doesnt say anything* *James grins* james: 67! OH! The teacher is coming!

hi my name Natalie

*Jake rolls his eyes* Jake: Who cares? We don't care about your name, now be quiet!

*laughs* that's what I thought. *tosses the pencil aside* anyway, pop quiz time. question one: what does plankton? *smirks* hint: it's a big fish's shit.

What kind of stupid question is that?! *Jake throws his hands up*

Miss Bianca: what's the answer?

*The class goes silent, and the students are surprised at how normal the teacher looks*

*glances at the board* I see someone's been practicing their penmanship... *sits down* let's start with attendance

*Chad raises his hand* Chad: Hey teach, you don't look like a total loser. *Jake snickers*

*after a whole semester*

*The classroom is different now. Chad actually raises his hand to answer questions. Emily sits quietly taking notes. Even Jake pays attention*