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 | for_parents = Y |  | for_parents = Y | ||
 | cat1     = RCS |  | cat1     = RCS Software and Services | ||
 | cat2     = |  | cat2     = | ||
 | maintained  = MR |  | maintained  = MR | ||
 | year     = |  | year     = 2021-2022 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop. Â | The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop. Â | ||
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==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ||
For the | For the 2021-2022 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer. | ||
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|'''Acceptable computers for this program include''': | |'''Acceptable computers for this program include''': | ||
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|In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following: | |In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following: | ||
*2 or 3 year insurance coverage ([https://www.squaretrade.com/ SquareTrade] is a good option for this) | *2 or 3 year insurance coverage ([https://www.squaretrade.com/ SquareTrade] is a good option for this) | ||
*3 year extended warranty (AppleCare covers this) | *3 year extended warranty (AppleCare covers this) | ||
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*a label on the laptop with your studentâs name and phone number | *a label on the laptop with your studentâs name and phone number | ||
|The computerâs '''recommended specifications''' are: | |The computerâs '''recommended specifications''' are: | ||
 | *i5/M1 or better processor  | ||
*i5 or better processor | |||
*256GB (or more) of SSD storage | *256GB (or more) of SSD storage | ||
*8 (or more) GB RAM | *8 (or more) GB RAM | ||
|} | |} | ||
'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.''' | '''We do not recommend Chromebooks or iPads for Upper School students at this time.''' | ||
If your child already has a laptop, and youâre not sure whether itâs adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | If your child already has a laptop, and youâre not sure whether itâs adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | ||
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== RCS Technology Orientation == | == RCS Technology Orientation == | ||
[https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/2522718361/materials Here is a link] to the 9th Grade Tech Orientation Schoology Course. Despite the name of the course, this is the same Content for all new/entering US students. | [https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/2522718361/materials Here is a link] to the 9th Grade Tech Orientation Schoology Course. Despite the name of the course, this is the same Content for all new/entering US students. | ||
There will also be a live orientation (either remote or in-person) on a yet to be determined date this Fall. | |||
===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy=== | ===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy=== | ||
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Have a qï»żuestion about technology?  Try the following: | Have a qï»żuestion about technology?  Try the following: | ||
*Submit a tech request to Web Help Desk at [https:// | *Submit a tech request to Web Help Desk at [https://riverdale.incidentiq.com/ support.riverdale.edu]. | ||
*Email us at ''' | *Email us at '''support-ticket@riverdale.edu'''  | ||
*Call x50 from any campus phone. | *Call x50 from any campus phone. | ||
*For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]]. | *For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]]. | ||
*For more infoï»żrmation about available software, go [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].ï»ż | *For more infoï»żrmation about available software, go [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].ï»ż | ||
*For more information on remote tech support, go [[Get remote tech support|here]]. | *For more information on remote tech support, go [[Get remote tech support|here]]. | ||