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 ==BYOD program for Upper School students==
-For the 2021-2022 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.
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-|'''Acceptable computers for this program include''':
+|'''Acceptable computers for US students include''':
 *2020 or newer Apple Mac laptop
 *2021 or newer Apple iPad (10” or larger) with keyboard (An iPad is a NEW option for 2022)
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 *2020 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible
 *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:
-*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]]
 |-
 |In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following:
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 *a protective case, sleeve, or backpack
 *a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number
-|The computer’s '''recommended specifications''' are:
-*i5/M1 or better processor
-*256GB (or more) of SSD storage
-*8 (or more) GB RAM
-|}
-'''We do not recommend Chromebooks or iPads for Upper School students at this time.'''
+'''We do not recommend Chromebooks 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.
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+<!-- Commented out because we plan to discontinue this service for students in 22-23
 ==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]].
 NOTE: This is ONLY for Apple Devices. Not for Windows OS.
+-->
 == 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 (either remote or in-person) on a yet to be determined date this Fall.
+There will also be a live orientation on a yet to be determined date this Fall.
 ===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy===
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 *Call x50 from any campus phone.
 *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]].