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'''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.
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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#When the installation is complete, restart the browser.
#When the installation is complete, restart the browser.


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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 (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===
===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]].