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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 2022-2023 school year, Upper School students are expected to have either a laptop computer or an iPad.
{|  
{|  
|'''Acceptable computers for this program include''':
|'''Acceptable computers for US students include''':
*2018 or newer Apple laptop
*2020 or newer Apple Mac laptop
*2019 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop
*2021 or newer Apple iPad (10” or larger) with keyboard (An iPad is a NEW option for 2022)
*2018 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible
*2020 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop
*2018 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below
*2020 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible
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*2020 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below
 
In addition to the requirements below, all devices should have
*Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5 (or better - WiFi 6 is fairly standard now)
*built-in camera and microphone
 
The computer’s '''minimum requirements''' are:  
The computer’s '''minimum requirements''' are:  
*128GB SSD storage
 
*8GB RAM
[[File:22-23 Minimum Requirements.png|700 px]]
*USB-C
 
*Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5
Useful upgrades in bold:
*built-in camera and microphone
 
[[File:Useful device upgrades 22-23.png|700 px]]
 
 
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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)
*a protective case, sleeve, or backpack
*a protective case, sleeve, or backpack
*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:


*i5 or better processor
*256GB (or more) of SSD storage
*8 (or more) GB RAM
|}


'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.'''
'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.'''
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==Self Service App (Mac Only)==
==Self Service App (Mac Only)==


Self Service is an App similar to the Mac App Store where you can install RCS Software and Printers with just the click of a button. One Stop Shop for RCS Software and Printer Installs. Click here for information on how to enroll in [[Enroll in Self Service|Self Service]].
Self Service is an App similar to the Mac App Store where you can install RCS Software and Printers with just the click of a button. One Stop Shop for RCS Software and Printer Installs. Click here for information on how to enroll in [[Enroll in Self Service|Self Service]].
NOTE: This is ONLY for Apple Devices. Not for Windows OS.
NOTE: This is ONLY for Apple Devices. Not for Windows OS.
 
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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 New US Student Tech Orientation Schoology Course.  
There will also be a live orientation 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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*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 information about available software, go [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].
*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]].