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==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ||
As of the | As of the 2024-2025 school year, Upper School students are expected to have either a laptop computer or an iPad. | ||
Acceptable computers for this program include: | |||
* | * 2022 or newer Apple Mac laptop | ||
* | * 2022 or newer Apple iPad (10.9” or larger) with USB-C and keyboard | ||
* | * 2022 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop | ||
* | * 2022 or newer Dell XPS laptop | ||
* | * 2022 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | ||
Minimum requirements | Minimum requirements | ||
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In addition to the selections below, all devices should have | In addition to the selections below, all devices should have | ||
* | * WiFi 6 | ||
* built-in camera and microphone | * built-in camera and microphone | ||
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|Mac | |Mac | ||
|13” | |13” | ||
| | |M2 | ||
|8GB | |8GB | ||
|256GB | |256GB | ||
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|13” | |13” | ||
|i5 | |i5 | ||
| | |16GB | ||
|256GB | |256GB | ||
|USB-C | |USB-C | ||
|- | |- | ||
|iPad | |iPad | ||
|10. | |10.9” iPad (10th gen) | ||
|– | |– | ||
|– | |– | ||
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|Keyboard (not bluetooth) | |Keyboard (not bluetooth) | ||
|} | |} | ||
Useful upgrades in bold | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|Mac | |Mac | ||
|13” | |13” | ||
|''' | |'''M3''' | ||
|'''16GB''' | |'''16GB''' | ||
|256GB | |256GB | ||
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|Windows | |Windows | ||
|13” | |13” | ||
|'''Core Ultra''' | |||
|''' | |16GB | ||
|256GB | |256GB | ||
|USB-C | |USB-C | ||
|- | |- | ||
|iPad | |iPad | ||
| | |'''iPad Air (6th gen)''' | ||
'''iPad Air ( | |||
''' | '''iPad Pro (7th gen)''' | ||
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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 ( | * 2 or 3 year insurance coverage (SquareTrade is an option) | ||
* 3 year extended warranty with accidental damage coverage (AppleCare+ covers this) | * 3 year extended warranty with accidental damage coverage (AppleCare+ covers this) | ||
* a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | * a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | ||
* a label on the | * a label on the device with your student’s name and phone number | ||
We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time. | |||
If your child already has a laptop or iPad, and you’re not sure whether it’s adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King | If your child already has a laptop or iPad, 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. | ||
==RCS Account Setup== | ==RCS Account Setup== | ||