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==BYOD program for Upper School students==
==BYOD program for Upper School students==
For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer.
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 student’s name and phone number
*a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number
|The computer’s '''recommended specifications''' are:
|The computer’s '''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
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'''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 you’re not sure whether it’s 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 you’re not sure whether it’s 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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