Many high school teachers have horror stories about excessive paperwork. They have to fill out countless forms for things like student progress reports, attendance records, and curriculum planning. It takes up a lot of their time that could be better spent on teaching.
Another is the lack of resources. Teachers may have to teach a large class with very few textbooks or teaching aids. For example, a science teacher might not have enough equipment for students to do proper experiments. It's frustrating for both the teacher and the students.
Another common one is having a bully. Some students can be really mean. They might make fun of your appearance or the way you talk. I knew a girl who was bullied because she wore glasses. She was constantly harassed, which was really horrible.
Ghosts or spirits are frequently in rural high school horror stories. Since rural areas often have a lot of local legends and superstitions, these can be incorporated into the school's horror tales. Also, nature can play a part. Like a spooky forest near the school where students are afraid to go because they believe there are supernatural entities there. Sometimes, the story might involve a student who disappeared in that forest years ago.
One common horror story is having to deal with bullying in the classroom. Teachers often struggle to stop it completely. They might have a bully who torments other students, and when the teacher tries to discipline the bully, they face pushback from the bully's parents who don't believe their child could do such a thing.
One common element is over - strictness. Teachers who are extremely strict and don't allow any small mistakes can be quite terrifying for students. Another is unfair treatment, like what I mentioned before, favoring some students over others in grading or discipline. Also, a bad temper. Teachers who lose their temper easily can create a very hostile learning environment.
One horror story is a teacher who had a student constantly disrupt the class. The student would talk back, throw things, and make it impossible for others to learn. The teacher tried all the disciplinary measures but got no support from the school administration.
There was this history teacher who would always tell stories in different accents. When he was talking about Napoleon, he put on a French accent so thick that half of us couldn't understand what he was actually saying. But it was hilarious just to watch him get so into character. It made history lessons really fun.
One common element is unruly students. They can be disobedient, disrespectful, and cause chaos in the classroom. For example, students talking back to the teacher or refusing to do assignments.
One common first day of high school horror story is getting lost. The school is usually much bigger than middle school, and it's easy to end up in the wrong hall or building. Another is having an embarrassing moment in front of the whole class, like when your stomach growls really loudly during a quiet moment. And some students might experience mean teachers on the first day who are strict for no reason.
One common dumb high school story is when students skip class to go hang out in some hidden corner of the school. They think they won't get caught, but usually they do. And then they face the consequences like detention or a call to their parents.
The breakdown of friendships can also be a terrible high school story. You might have a best friend one day, and then due to some silly rumors or jealousy, the friendship falls apart. It can be really heartbreaking and make high school a tough place to be.