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First Things First

In order to create pages for the Harvard-Westlake site, you need permission and you must adhere to certain rules and regulations. Please note the following steps to creating your Web pages.

1. Set a meeting with Computer Services. You may have some great ideas for your page or section, but setting aside some time to discuss your plans with Computer Services will prove helpful and could save you a lot of time and trouble later.
   
   
2. Request a directory and server account. You will need permission and certain information from Computer Services before your pages can be placed on the Harvard-Westlake server.
   
   
3. Carefully review all legal and policy guidelines. You must adhere to all aspects of the Harvard-Westlake Web policy in creating your site, including copyright issues, use of any images of non-HW minors or other identifiable persons and accessibility to the disabled. These policies must be followed whether your pages are on the Harvard-Westlake server or on another server. In short, these rules apply to any page anywhere on the Web that implies a connection with Harvard-Westlake School.
   
   
4. Make use of the design and other resources in this section. You should have a degree of creative freedom on your pages while still ensuring that it is readily identifiable as part of the Harvard-Westlake site and visitors can easily navigate to any other section of the entire site.
   
   
5. Create your pages. In addition to the instructions, tips and resources available in this section, we have provided links to other sites that may prove helpful to you.
   
   
6. Test your pages. Just because it looks good on your computer does not necessarily mean that others will see the same thing! After you've uploaded your site, test it on another computer other than the one you used to create the site. You may discover broken links that are not apparent on your computer. Also, please check your spelling carefully!