OK....im a freshman at WHS and i think that willis is a bad school...if you have the choice to send them to another school DO IT!! Our football team has not won a game in like 3 years. but other than that all the other sports are good. Our band recently went to contest and got like 9 trophies....this
... Read more is the band to join....but anyway the curriculam is really bad...in Algebra we are learning things we should have learned in 7th grade... but that is partly the 'no child left behind' thing....so in conclusion pick a different school Read less
Posted by a student on 04/17/08
My children loved the extracurricular activities but found themselves bored in the classroom. My graduate made excellent grades and was in the top 20% of the class - only to enter the real world not having a clue about college. My other child also is an excellent student and is probably close to the
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/07
My daughter just started at WHS but so far I've had excellent repor with the teachers, they've been very informative and and very timely about getting back to me. My daughter doesn't have any complaints about her teachers or the students for that matter. Mistakes in scheduling or classes have been
... Read more remidied very quickly. The teachers seem to have the students best interests and safety in mind. As for requesting and receiving perferred classes/teachers - My daughter requested AP classes and that's what she has. She has those classes because she has earned the grades to put her there And we did not wait until the last minute to request/register. Placement is done by (in this order) gpa, grade the child is entering and lastly, first come first served. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/06
I am a former student of WHS. The school activities taught me great leadership and allowed me to set many goals for myself.
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Posted by a former student on 06/27/05
My 3 children are products of WISD and are well on their way to becoming successful adults. Academics are top and the teachers truly care. Of course 'FOOTBALL IS KING' but band, drama and other extracurricular activities are top notch as well. My children have enjoyed the fellowship of other students
... Read more and have made lasting connections. The staff (coaches, teachers, principals) have all been very supportive and want what is best for the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/05
Lots of politics and the good ole buddy system. In other words if you know 'people' your child will be placed in 'preferred' teachers classes. Pick another district- CISD, MISD, etc.
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/04
I have been a student at Willis High School for three years. The positive attitudes of most of my teachers and the unity of the student body is amazing. There are few cliques, and everyone intermingles.
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Willis schools — Willis High School is located at 1201 Fm 830, Willis TX 77378. 1201 Fm 830 is in the 77378 ZIP code in Willis, TX The school district for Willis High School is the Willis Independent School District. Willis High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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