PGCPS Procedures Followed 

• School websites are hosted on Ektron Content Management System
• Only fundraisers which are approved by Purchasing are allowed to be listed/linked to website
• No web advertising/commercial use
• All photos must have publicity release form signed by parent
• Content must be your own - do not copy and paste from other websites without permission - this is plagiarism - this includes mascots, photos, etc.

Content 

• Site is updated at least monthly
• Task-oriented (i.e. Find lunch menus; get grades; when is next PTSA meeting?)
• Written in easy to understand language (explain PGCPS vocabulary – i.e. Family Portal = find out attendance, grades, etc.)
• School Information: School location, phone, address, bell schedule, school hours, contact info, directions
• Staff list/contacts
• Policies: Uniform, dismissal, visitor
• Procedures: delay and early closing procedures, bus information, registration
• Mission/Philosophy
• Principal’s welcome/statement
• PTSA/PTSO information
• School Improvement Plan – use link on http://schools.pgcps.org
• Resources: Community Links
• No “under construction” messages
• Out-of-date flyers, events, etc. are archived off main page

Design 

• Graphics load quickly (downsize in Photoshop or Paint, etc.)
• Text easy to read (high contrast colors)

Navigation 

• Most used links and tasks are easily accessible
• Menus have main pages clearly labeled
• Main pages have links to other content
• Use of sub-menus limited (1 level)

School Calendar 

• School calendar is up-to-date
• Main upcoming school events are listed on front of website

Parental Involvement 

• Lists ways to get involved in school
• PTSA/PTSO links are easily found
• If available, newsletter is accessible