Intro. The Class Pets
Leo: A 74-year-old tuatara who is kind, wise, and undergoing an existential crisis. He becomes a secret mentor to the students, using his long life of observation to give them heartfelt advice.
Squirtle: A grumpy, sarcastic turtle who is Leo’s best friend. He is initially jealous of the attention Leo gets but remains fiercely loyal.
The Teachers
Ms. Malkin: A rigid, intimidating substitute teacher who relies on old-school discipline and feels out of touch with modern kids.
Mrs. Salinas: The students' original, well-liked teacher who leaves the classroom at the start of the film for maternity leave.
The Students
Summer: An incredibly fast-talking and enthusiastic girl who struggles to listen to others, often overwhelming people with her energy.
Jayda: A popular and wealthy girl who feels immense pressure to be perfect due to her judgmental father.
Eli: A boy whose life is micromanaged by overprotective parents, leaving him anxious and followed by a high-tech drone.
Anthon