Forget whatever was on the lesson plan. There is now a kitty in class, and everyone has more important things to focus on.
Cats have a habit of showing up wherever they please, and schools are apparently no exception. Some wander into classrooms like they've been enrolled all semester, while others hang around campus until students basically accept them as classmates. We'd have paid a lot more attention in school if there was a chance a random feline might stroll through the door.
These cats don't seem remotely concerned about interrupting class either. They'll hop onto a desk, inspect someone's backpack, stroll past the teacher, and settle down for a nap while everyone else is expected to keep working.
Excuse us, but if the cat gets to sleep through math, why can't we?
Naturally, the students are usually thrilled. Suddenly everyone wants the seat closest to the new furry classmate. Even the kid who hasn't raised their hand once all year is volunteering to take the kitty to the office. We see what's happening here.
The cats seem pretty pleased with the arrangement too. A school is basically one giant building full of potential servants ready to offer pets and attention. Add dozens of laps, backpacks to investigate, and lunches that probably smell interesting, and they may never leave.
Back-to-school season can be rough, but getting surprised by a feline classmate would certainly make that early morning alarm hurt a little less.
We just hope attendance gives extra credit for having four paws and showing up without a hall pass.