Lifelong Learner Traits

The students of Plano ISD will be

Self-directed learners who:

• accept and seek new challenges in learning.
• identify purpose, define courses of action and follow through with a plan.
• apply prior knowledge and processes to construct new knowledge.
• access and utilize information from a variety of sources.

Effective communicators who:

• express themselves clearly and concisely.
• listen attentively, receive, interpret and respond to communication.

Complex thinkers who:

• demonstrate creative thought.
• construct meaning, solve problems, make and evaluate decisions using a variety of thinking strategies.

Quality producers who:

• evaluate and adjust work to reflect best effort.
• persevere to create products which achieve intended purposes.

Responsible citizens who:

• demonstrate respect and concern for self and others.
• assume responsibility for own actions.
• understand and participate in the democratic process.
• demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• cooperate with others.

Collaborative contributors who:

• work with others, acknowledge and contribute ideas, suggestions and effort.
• demonstrate the qualities of positive leadership.