A high schooler might experience sadness when they are excluded from a club or team they really wanted to be a part of. They see their peers having fun and building relationships within that group while they are left out. It makes them feel unworthy and lonely. And then there are the family problems that spill over into school life. For instance, if a student's parents are going through a divorce, it can be extremely difficult for them to focus on schoolwork and they often feel sad and stressed all the time.
Sure. One typical story is about a student who failed an important exam. He had studied hard but still got a bad grade. His parents were disappointed and he felt like a failure. Another is a teen who had a crush on someone who didn't like him back. He watched from afar as the person he liked dated others, which was really painful.
Well, there are those students who are poor and can't afford the latest trends or gadgets. They get bullied or left out because of it. For example, a boy couldn't afford new shoes and was teased mercilessly. Also, when a student loses a beloved teacher due to the teacher getting transferred or retiring, it can be really sad. They have to adjust to a new teaching style and miss the bond they had with that teacher.
Well, in my high school, there was a boy who had a passion for art but his parents didn't support him. His high school art teacher also criticized his work harshly all the time. He felt so sad and unappreciated. He almost gave up his dream of becoming an artist.
Sure. There's the story of the high school couple who break up right before prom. The girl is heartbroken and doesn't want to go, but her friends convince her to. And then at prom, the ex - boyfriend sees her looking amazing and realizes he made a mistake. But she's moved on and finds a new dance partner and has a great time.
There was a student who was into different subcultures like punk. His appearance was different from the mainstream students. He had dyed hair, wore leather jackets with studs, etc. The jocks and preppy kids thought he was 'weird' and would avoid him. But he found his own group of like - minded friends outside of school at local music shows. He was actually really creative and made his own zines which later got noticed by some local artists.
In high school, a boy really liked a shy girl. He finally worked up the courage to ask her out. She said yes, and they started dating. However, her parents were very strict and found out about their relationship. They forbade her from seeing him. The boy was heartbroken as he watched her slowly pull away from him because of her parents' wishes.
A small high school had a really good football team. However, due to budget cuts, the school had to cancel the football program. The players were devastated as football was their passion. They had to part ways with the sport they loved in high school.
One sad school story is about a girl who was constantly bullied for her glasses. The bullies would call her names and hide her things. She became very lonely and her grades suffered as a result.
One common school outcast story is about a shy kid who is really into books and quiet activities. He doesn't fit in with the sporty and popular crowd. They make fun of him for always having his nose in a book. He gets excluded from group projects and parties. But then, he discovers a club for book lovers and finally finds his tribe where he can be himself.
There was a girl in middle school who really loved art. But her school cut the art program due to budget issues. She was heartbroken as art was her passion and her way of expressing herself. She felt like a part of her world was taken away from her.
Well, in my school, there was a couple. The boy was on the football team and the girl was a cheerleader. They dated for a while. But then, a rumor spread that the boy was seeing someone else. The girl, devastated, broke up with him. Later it turned out the rumor was false, but by then, it was too late to fix their relationship.
Sure. One common plot is the two students are in the same class or club, they start as friends, then gradually find they have special feelings for each other. For example, they might study together for an exam and during that time, their relationship deepens.