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The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop. Ā 
The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop. Ā 
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==Setting up your Chromebook== Ā 
==1:1 Chromebook program for Middle School==
All Middle School students receive a Chromebook to be used at home and school. This device is fully managed by Riverdale and will have the software and services you need to use during your time in the Middle School.
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Additionally, all of your web browsing is filtered and tracked. You will typically receive information about receiving the device after your accounts are created.
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===Setting up your Chromebook===


If you've received a new Lenovo 500e Chromebook, please note:
If you've received a new Lenovo 500e Chromebook, please note:
* Watch the unboxing video below.
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* When you first open your Chromebook, you will need to log into your home wifi network by selecting the network and typing in the password.
*Plug the chromebook in using the included charger, and allow it to charge.
* Once you have logged into wifi, you can sign into your chromebook using your username and your new passphrase.
*When you first open your Chromebook, you will need to log into your home wifi network by selecting the network and typing in the password.
*Once you have logged into wifi, you can sign into your chromebook using your username and your new passphrase.
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[[File:Chromebook Unboxing V3.mp4]]
[[File:Chromebook Unboxing V3.mp4]]
==RCS Technology Orientation==
To access your Middle School Technology Orientation, click on [https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/5160537976/materials#foldersexpanded= THIS LINK], which will take you to our Schoology course with "how to" videos and assignments.
===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy===
Like all businesses and educational institutions, Riverdale Country School (the ā€œSchoolā€) must monitor the use of the Schoolā€™s information systems to ensure compliance with institutional policies, protect the security and maintain the efficiency of its systems, and discourage inappropriate use. All students, employees, and other authorized users (ā€œUsersā€) must use the School's information technology resources (ā€œIT Resourcesā€) in ethical and acceptable ways to ensure that all members of the School community have access to reliable, robust IT Resources that are safe from unauthorized or malicious use. The entire Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy document is available to read [[Follow Riverdale Country School's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?|here]].
By using devices and/or services provided by Riverdale Country School, you are agreeing to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy.


==Tech Support==
==Tech Support==
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*For more infoļ»ærmation about available software, goĀ [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].ļ»æ
*For more infoļ»ærmation about available software, goĀ [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].ļ»æ
*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]].
== RCS Technology Orientation ==
We are in the process of creating a new Technology Orientation for Middle School students that can be performed successfully entirely on-line and remotely. Please check back here by July 6th, when we hope to have that available for you!
===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy===
Like all businesses and educational institutions, Riverdale Country School (the ā€œSchoolā€) must monitor the use of the Schoolā€™s information systems to ensure compliance with institutional policies, protect the security and maintain the efficiency of its systems, and discourage inappropriate use. All students, employees, and other authorized users (ā€œUsersā€) must use the School's information technology resources (ā€œIT Resourcesā€) in ethical and acceptable ways to ensure that all members of the School community have access to reliable, robust IT Resources that are safe from unauthorized or malicious use. The entire Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy document is available to read [[Follow Riverdale Country School's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?|here]].
By using devices and/or services provided by Riverdale Country School, you are agreeing to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy.
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