Homepage

=District Homepage Ideas= 1) **Colors**--Strong color scheme (Black, Stephanie's gradient orange, possibly some gray, definitely some white--let's keep it readable for those with poor to average monitors) 2) **Interesting Graphics and Visuals**--Derrall Brown's Bridge photo I think will set the tone, but we could also work in some other scenics if necessary--maybe a shot of the high school granite sign--fall foliage shots could also work for the color scheme. I am working on obtaining school crest art from Randy Webb/Josten's. Stay tuned for more on that....Fonts should be graphic and eye-catching. 3) **Links**--As we discussed, I think the Links across the top should be **District, High School, Elementary, Parents, Community**--those pages will be divided and developed further based on content. 4) **Address**--We need to make sure the school address is listed on this page--probably small and subtle. Phone numbers and other contact information should be listed on the pages under the links for the respective school. 5) **Mission** **Statement**--We need to have a clear, concise, well-written mission statement on the home page for the entire school. There can be separate mission statements for elementary and high school on those pages if needed. I know we have had several of these over the years because I have written or helped write some of them. ACSIP plan, School Board policies, etc. would probably be a good place to look........and we need to check with the administrators on what they want for the "official" school mission statement. 6) **Slogan**--You know how everyone loves "retro" and past accomplishments at Calico Rock, but I think we also need to have a "vision" to move forward from where we are now, so I am suggesting one of these options for a slogan: **Proud Past.... Promising Future.....** OR **Proud of the Past.... Focused on the Future.... ** Other suggestions? 7) **Calendar/Lunch Menu**--As those of you at the meeting know, I am a big proponent (Stephanie probably has another description) of having an all-inclusive school calendar with daily activities, a lunch menu, and monthly/yearly activities. The reason I am so adamant about this is because numerous people in the community have commented that they want (expect?) to know what is going on at school and what their kids will have for lunch. Seriously, a huge number of people have made those comments to me. I never knew that the lunch menu was such a big deal, but apparently it is! The daily calendar would help everyone know what time activities start, who is responsible, and basically what is happening on both campuses--something we need to do a better job of coordinating. A master calender would help teachers better coordinate activities, fundraisers, etc., and provide the public with dates and times for school board meetings, public meetings, etc. These calendars would also provide us ammunition (and help silence the naysayers) to prove to the public that we //want// to communicate with them, that we //want// parent involvement, and that we //want// to do a great job of providing opportunities for our students. And wouldn't it be impressive for someone who is considering our school to see what happens here on a daily basis?! Maybe they wouldn't think we are so overpaid! But then again........ 8) **Feature**--One thing that I did not mention yesterday (ADHD apparently) but should have is dedicating a portion of the home page to a "Feature." This section could showcase student achievements and accomplishments as they happen. For instance, Test scores could be "featured" right now--if one of our students won the spelling bee they could be featured--when a team wins a tournament they could be featured--I am sure you get the idea. Take an accomplishment and make a big deal out of it on the home page--what an honor for those kids involved!