Artificial Intelligence
At The Hill School, we view artificial intelligence not as a replacement for human thinking, but as a powerful new tool that students must learn to use thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively. As AI continues to reshape higher education, the workplace, and everyday life, we are committed to helping students develop the judgment, adaptability, and critical-thinking skills needed to thrive in an AI-enabled world.
AI in the Classroom
AI Literacy: Learning to Lead in a Digital World introduces students to the compelling world of artificial intelligence, exploring its algorithms, applications, and ethical considerations. This project-based, interactive class prepares students to navigate and lead in an AI-powered future. Through interactive lessons and real-world case studies, students will explore the potential for AI to enhance learning and daily life, critically examine the societal implications of AI, and gain practical experience using generative AI tools and platforms
Our approach is guided by a simple principle: technology should enhance learning, not replace it. We believe that clear communication, intellectual curiosity, creativity, ethical decision-making, and meaningful human connection remain at the heart of an outstanding education.
To prepare students for today's learning landscape, Hill has implemented a comprehensive AI program that includes:
- A schoolwide approach to responsible AI use. Faculty and staff operate under an Employee Acceptable Use Policy for Generative Artificial Intelligence that encourages innovation while safeguarding student privacy, academic integrity, and ethical practice.
- An interdisciplinary AI Task Force. Representatives from every academic department, along with leaders from the Academic Office, Information Technology Services, the Humphrey Family Writing Center, and the Honor Council, meet regularly to monitor developments in AI and guide the School's response.
- Clear expectations for student use of AI. Teachers across all disciplines use the AI Assessment Scale to communicate when and how generative AI may be used in coursework and assessments. This framework helps students understand the appropriate role of AI in different learning contexts.
- Faculty development focused on AI fluency. All faculty members complete required AI training. Beginning in 2026–27, teachers will participate in an advanced professional learning program designed to move faculty from AI literacy to AI fluency, helping them integrate emerging technologies thoughtfully and effectively into their teaching and other aspects of campus life.
- Dedicated leadership in educational technology. The School has expanded its commitment to innovation with a new Director of Academic Technology, who supports faculty, students, and departments as AI continues to evolve.
- Safe, structured experimentation. Students and teachers use Flint, a secure educational AI platform, to explore AI tools in a learning-focused environment designed specifically for schools.
- Student leadership and exploration. A student-led AI Club provides opportunities for interested students to explore emerging technologies, discuss ethical questions, and engage with the rapidly changing AI landscape beyond the classroom.
Artificial intelligence will continue to evolve, and so will our approach. Our goal is not simply to teach students how to use AI, but to help them discern when its use serves the pursuit of "whatsoever things are true." By grounding technological innovation in Hill's enduring values, we aim to develop graduates who can navigate a rapidly changing world with wisdom, integrity, and sound judgment.