WEBSITE POLICY
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I. Introduction
The purpose of this policy is to provide general guidelines for the management and production of University Laboratory High School's website. Uni's website is the most immediate source of news and information about the school.
II. Material or Forms of Expression Not Acceptable for Publication
A. Uni High student publications shall not print the following types of material:
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Anything that is libelous or obscene (as those terms are defined by the U.S. Supreme Court).
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As hominem attacks or derogatory statements directed toward fellow students or members of the Uni High faculty, staff, and administration (i.e., criticisms that are directed at the person rather than at the policies or actions.)
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Profanities
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Material that is plagiarized.
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Material that violates copyright laws.
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Material that is illegally or unethically obtained.
B. The teacher of the web class shall be responsible for ensuring that unacceptable material as defined above no be published.
III. Use of Names and Photos
In the interest of child protection, the Uni website will not include class rosters of names with accompanying photographs, home addresses, or other information from the Uni Source Book.
However, Uni may use students' names and photos in the following manner on the school's site:
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Publicizing a special honor or accomplishment by a student or group of students (names only unless permission is received from parents to include a photo)
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Listing clubs and organizations
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Listing athletic teams and their rosters and results
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Publishing photos of students in group shots to illustrate activities
In the case where it is deem appropriate to include a photo and name together on the website, permission from the student's parent(s)/gaurdian(s) is required.
IV. The Role of the Teacher
The extent to which the WWW class teacher is involved in the production of the website should include the following:
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Work with the executive teacher of the Computer Science Department, the Director/Principal, Assistant Director and the Director of Alumni Relations to determine a budget for the coming year, if applicable.
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Plan coverage (information to be included) and a production schedule for the year.
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Ensure that unacceptable material is not published.
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Gather and assign new information which needs to be added to the site or updated.
V. The Role of the Director/Principal and Other Third Parties in the Uni Website
The construction and maintenance of the Uni High website will be directly overseen by the class teacher. The School Publications Teaching Associate will be responsible for monitoring and conducting periodic checks on the site and its contents. The Director/Principal, the Assistant Director and the Director of Alumni Relations assist with the responsibility.
