Meet the Kids
This student isn't even officially registered at the school and is only staying in town on a short-term, temporary basis.
Who is Kiana Roubini?
This teacher has given up on his career and spends all day working on crossword puzzles while ignoring his class.
Who is Mr. Zachary Kermit?
This is the specific classroom number where the "Unteachables" are tucked away from the rest of the student body.
What is Room 117?
Parker uses his grandfather's farm truck to transport and relocate these items to stop spirit week.
What are Vuvuzelas.
Boldly resisting, talking back, or openly refusing to obey authority figures.
What is Defiant?
This star football player faces a massive identity crisis after a severe knee injury sidelines him from the game.
Who is Barnstorm Anderson?
This optimistic, high-energy teacher uses elementary-style morning discussion circles to try to connect with Room 117.
Who is Ms. Emma Fountain?
Kiana calls her father's new wife by this biased, defensive nickname because she resents her current living arrangements.
What is "Step-Monster"?
This adult organization trails directly behind Parker's truck in a frantic car chase to stop the river dumping incident.
Who are the teachers (or Mr. Kermit and Ms. Fountain)?
Done entirely on purpose; an intentional action rather than a random accident.
What is Deliberately?
This student has severe anger management problems, causing him to deliberately punch lockers when his temper flares.
Who is Aldo Braff?
This data-driven principal actively searches for any excuse to fire Mr. Kermit and dismantle Room 117 permanently.
Who is Principal Christina Vargas?
The school pep rally descends into total chaos when a student blasts this loud, jarring noisemaker in the gymnasium.
What is a vuvuzela?
Dr. Thaddeus uses coverage from this media source to bring negative attention to Room 117 and threaten Mr. Kermit's pension.
What is the local newspaper?
Completely unaware of or unbothered by what is happening in your immediate surroundings.
What is Oblivious?
This student loves to draw and paint, but is constantly sleeping on his desk because he stays up too late working on art projects.
Who is Rahim Byrd?
This district superintendent holds a personal, decades-long grudge against Mr. Kermit and wants to ruin his early retirement package.
Who is Dr. Thaddeus?
Mr. Kermit surprises the entire school in Chapter 8 by dropping his crossword puzzle to fiercely defend this specific student's eligibility status.
Who is Barnstorm Anderson?
In Chapter 16, the students use highly unusual, creative, and hands-on methods to study for this specific academic hurdle.
What is the science exam?
A harsh, loud, and jarring mixture of disagreeable, clashing sounds.
What is Cacophony?
This student has a deep passion for science fiction and movies, often confusing his classmates by speaking fluent Klingon.
Who is Mateo Hendrickson?
This historical figure from Mr. Kermit's past is the person who actually stole and leaked the state exam answers thirty years ago, starting the cheating scandal.
Who is Jake Terranova?
The school board flags Parker Elias for an academic deficit due to his hidden struggles with this specific skill.
What is reading (or dyslexia)?
In Chapter 17, Dr. Thaddeus moves up the deadline for this event to intentionally catch Room 117 unprepared.
What is the state science test window?
To move or walk in a highly secretive, quiet, or sideways manner to avoid being noticed.
What is Sidle?