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Creating Interesting Websites

Making high school web sites exciting and interesting. Find great resources and tips here.

Art and the Zen of Web Sites

Beginning with quotes about things that can make your site look silly, this page provides thoughtful discussion of the essential elements of Web site planning.

Building a School Website

As the introduction to this site states, it is a "learn-as-you-go, hands-on project for teachers and students. Looks great!

Building a Website that Works: Six Steps to Website Development

A brief guide and development checklist especially for schools.

Designing for Multiple Browsers Without Being Bland

A short, informal article describing steps for creating universally accessible pages.

PAPERbasket.com

PAPERbasket.com provides K-12 schools with free web-based applications that promote parental and community interaction, collaboration and increased accountability.

Viewable With Any Browser

Extensive information on how to make your site accessible by all browsers and better in general. Includes links to sites describing limitations of various browsers.

Web Clip Art

About.com guide Bobbie Peachey is an excellent source of links to clip art including animated gifs.

Welcome to North Polk High School

Quick loading splash screen lists a various sections which include sections for personal web pages of alumni, staff and students. Includes helpful media center page and the month's lunch menu.

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