Profile of a Learner

A Willis ISD learner will...

"The mission of the Willis Independent School District is to function as One Team, One Purpose, as we develop in each student the knowledge, skills and behaviors essential for life-long learning and for productive, responsible citizenship."

Be ready for the global work environment

Prepared for college, career, and/or military service pathways
Self-motivated to set and achieve individual learning goals
Understand and use effective learning techniques to apply knowledge
Use technology to create and innovate Exhibit financial literacy skill

Build and model respectful relationships

Understands and values diversity, and embraces differences
Effectively communicates, listens, and collaborates with others
Self-reliant, productive community member

Utilize a growth mindset

Lifelong learner who accepts failure as part of the learning process
Open-minded and accepts constructive criticism
Thinks critically and problem solves to acquire and apply new knowledge
Innovates, creates, and takes risk to achieve long term goals

Exhibit personal values

Displays honesty, integrity, and reliability
Manages time, resources and responsibilities
Encourages curiosity, perseverance, and resilience in the presence of adversity
Understands and participates in activities that promote intellectual, physical and emotional balance