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The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop.  
The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop.  
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When you have finished these steps, click on the button that says "Create Account" in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. This will complete the account creation process!
When you have finished these steps, click on the button that says "Create Account" in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. This will complete the account creation process!


Okta provides active links to many of the technology resources you will need while you are a student at RCS, and the quickest way to access those links is to click on the Okta extension in your browser, or go to my.riverdale.edu.
My Riverdale (also known as Okta) provides active links to many of the technology resources you will need while you are a student at RCS, and the quickest way to access those links is to click on the Okta extension in your browser, or go to my.riverdale.edu.
[[File:Okta Extension.png|left|thumb|Okta Extension]]
[[File:Okta Extension.png|left|thumb|Okta Extension]]
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== 1:1 Chromebook program for Middle School ==
==1:1 Chromebook program for Middle School==
All Middle School students receive a Chromebook to be used at home and school. This device is fully managed by Riverdale and will have the software and services you need to use during your time in the Middle School. Additionally, all of your web browsing is filtered and tracked. You will typically receive information about receiving the device after your accounts are created.
All Middle School students receive a Chromebook to be used at home and school. This device is fully managed by Riverdale and will have the software and services you need to use during your time in the Middle School.  


===Setting up your Chromebook===
Additionally, all of your web browsing is filtered and tracked.


If you've received a new Lenovo 500e Chromebook, please note:
* Watch the unboxing video below.
* When you first open your Chromebook, you will need to log into your home wifi network by selecting the network and typing in the password.
* Once you have logged into wifi, you can sign into your chromebook using your username and your new passphrase.
[[File:Chromebook Unboxing V3.mp4]]
[[File:Chromebook Unboxing V3.mp4]]


== RCS Technology Orientation ==
==RCS Technology Orientation==
We are in the process of creating a new Technology Orientation for Middle School students that can be performed successfully entirely on-line and remotely. Please check back here by July 6th, when we hope to have that available for you!
To access your Middle School Technology Orientation, click on [https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/5160537976/materials#foldersexpanded= THIS LINK], which will take you to our Schoology course with "how to" videos and assignments.


===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy===
===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy===
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By using devices and/or services provided by Riverdale Country School, you are agreeing to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy.
By using devices and/or services provided by Riverdale Country School, you are agreeing to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy.
==Tech Support==
==Tech Support==


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