Expelled

Felix is a mischievous high school student who believes school is a waste of time. After his third suspension, he hatches schemes with his tech-savvy friend to manipulate grades and influence class elections. The story follows his flawed but clever path toward a deeper understanding of responsibility and family.

Danny is Felix's tech-savvy best friend who helps him hack into Stacy's computer and into the school's systems. He provides the technical know-how that keeps their schemes running and helps cover their tracks. His loyalty to Felix is tested as the consequences of their actions escalate.

Vanessa is Felix's ex-girlfriend who agrees to help him win a class election in exchange for a false straight-A report card. She is cunning and opportunistic, manipulating the situation to gain power and respect. She later aligns with Truman to protect her own interests, showing how self-preservation drives her choices.

Gary Truman is the dean of students at Eastwood High who enforces rules with a stern air but secretly battles a gambling addiction and the theft of school funds. His deception creates a central conflict, and Felix’s later blackmail attempt hinges on Truman's hidden misdeeds. The eventual exposure tests the limits of authority and accountability.

Ben is Felix's older brother who escapes Montana Mountain Academy and returns home to help Felix. He provides physical bravado and impulsive interventions, including an accidental mistiming that knocks out Mr. Harris. His actions complicate the family's efforts to stay out of trouble while staying loyal to his brother.

Julie is Felix's mother who pushes for accountability and attends meetings with teachers. She grapples with trusting Felix while trying to keep the family together, eventually accepting the need for consequences. Her stance shifts from suspicion to cautious belief as the truth comes to light.

Mr. Harris is the history teacher who is the point of contact for Felix's parents about his failures. He becomes a key figure in the way the family learns about Felix's academic struggles, and his collapse at the meeting underscores the tension between appearances and reality.

Katie is the pizza delivery girl who convinces Truman to re-enroll Felix by playing a role as a catalyst for action. She represents a practical, street-level perspective in the plot that helps move the plot forward.