The Value of a School Website
Growing and Thriving Schools...
Like most others, parents are now using the internet to "shop" for schools for their children. A well-designed and maintained website is critical to recruitment and retention efforts. A poorly maintained website or one that does not provide information that differentiates it from others, such as its values, standards, achievements or culture will deter tech-savvy parents from further consideration.
Below is a sample of the necessary content for an effective school website:
- Current School Newsletter
- School Calendar (include activities, holidays, meetings, field trips, grade report dates, etc.)
- Basic Information:
- School Colors
- Mascot
- School Hours, Supervision times, media center & after school program hours
- Map of School
- General School Wide Rules and/or Student Code of Conduct
- Grading Scale or Criteria
- Fee information
- Medication Rules & Forms
- Other Policies in School Handbook - emergency procedures, computer lab policies, etc.
- Schedules - Class, Lunch, Special Area, etc.
- Lunch & Breakfast Menus
- Bus Schedule with Transportation Department Phone Numbers
- Special Programs
- School wide programs
- Extended Day or After School Program Information
- Volunteer Program
- High School Specific items:
- Graduation Requirements
- Testing Dates for College Admission
- Links to Scholarship Information
- Course Offerings
- Student Parking
Lakeside Web Services will work with school personnel to create a website that is a dynamic tool for your school's staff, students, and parents.
Contact us for more ideas on how you can use a website to improve communication and the level of engagement in your school.
