As web page coordinator, Andrea Owens discusses the home page monthly in open forum with the Technology Committee to hear their input. Presentations are made periodically to Administration, the Board of Trustees, the Marketing Committee, Department Heads and the Education Committee to get their feedback. In Fall 1997, a home page committee, comprised of faculty, students and administration, was formed to guide the development of the home page project. Members of this committee discuss issues such as student safety, publication standards, and outreach. Response Response to the home page has generally been positive.
Students seem to embrace it immediately and are very excited about seeing their work on the web.
Kindergarten teachers report that they are getting several messages weekly in response to their section and that the children are thrilled to receive mail commenting on their work. More and more Upper School students are dropping in to find out about joining the club or asking if club members could work with them on a project. Recently, a Middle School Internet Club has been formed. Parents have also been very responsive and e-mail us frequently with kudos or constructive criticism. Several parents have asked to author sections of the page and the Parents Network was installed this year to facilitate the home-school connection.