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Welcome to the official website of Kenston High School! Explore the history, goals, and achievements of the site, now powered by WordPress. Learn about the web design program, software used, grading system, and more. Stay connected with contact info and updates on school events.
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Ronnie ContinenzaBA – Mathematics; MA - Ed. Tech.31 years – 23rd at KHS21st as WebmasterWELCOME!Tonight’s Agenda • Contact Information • History of KHS Site • Goals of the site • Software (no text) • Grading
HISTORY1998-1999 • Site consisted of six static pages and had not been updated in six months • Eight seniors taught me everything they knew about web design • Site grew to over 300 pages, and won “Cool School of the Week”
1999-2000 • Won Cool School of the Year by Education World • Named Best High School Website in the USA by Cisco Systems • Received $10,000 from Cisco
2000-2001 • Web design first offered as an elective • 40 students took the class • Site grew to over 3,000 pages • Following Year- went from full time math to full time Web Design
1998-1999 (1 year) 2000-2001Retired on:12-4-2001
12-4-2001 to...(5 ½ years) ...8-20-2007
Goals of KHS Site • Positive recognition to KHS students • Up to date content • Easy navigation • Fast loading pages • Build school spirit & pride • Web Builders are PROUD of the site…
Web Design • Hands-on class building the Kenston High School Website • It takes about three weeks to teach the basics • Students are assigned sections to maintain, and are encouraged to select areas of their interest • Like Yearbook…
Programs we Use • WordPress • Adobe Suite CC • File Explorer • Movie Maker • Google Chrome • FireFox
Instruction • Demonstration on Viewing Screen • Students practice on computer • Student resources all electronic: • Step by step tutorials on the Web Design Home Page • “Class Notes” file kept in MS Word • Assignment due dates done in Excel • Daily Log files on Goggle Docs
Grading • Class Participation • Two lead articles per quarter • Maintenance of assigned section on site and / or developing new section(s) of site • Final exam • Infinite Campus updated weekly
FIRST ASSIGNMENT • Each student is working on a personal profile page of themselves • You will find it located at: • Academics • Web Design • And then look for “Meet Our Web Builders” • I’ll show you…