Artificial Intelligence at The Hill School

The Hill School prepares young people “to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead.” Thoughtful, transparent partnership with Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) can strengthen that mission by freeing educators to focus on relationships, scholarship, and character formation.
So that teachers are better educated to empower our student to use AI as tools, the School has implemented the following:
 
  • An Employee Acceptable-Use Policy for Generative Artificial Intelligence that encourages faculty and staff to explore AI tools—safely, ethically, and creatively—while safeguarding student privacy and academic integrity.
  • The AI Task Force - made up of representatives from across the school community, including a teacher from each academic department, the director of studies, the interim director of technology, the co-director of the Humphrey Family Writing Center, and the adviser to the Honor Council - meets regularly to address ongoing developments in AI.
  • Teachers in all academic departments have been charged with implementing the AI Assessment Scale in their classrooms. This assessment scale empowers educators to select the appropriate level of GenAI usage in assessments based on the learning outcomes they seek to address.
  • All faculty members must complete a required AI Literacy Course at the start of the academic year.
     
  • Hill faculty members will continue to receive training and support, including annual AI-literacy sessions offered by the Academic Office and the Information and Technology Services Department (ITS). Faculty are also encouraged to seek informal guidance from the Academic Dean, Director of Studies, or ITS whenever a new AI use-case arises.
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AI in the Classroom

New for the 2025-26 academic year, students have the opportunity to enroll in the new term course, AI Literacy: Learning to Lead in a Digital World, which 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, hands-on projects, and real-world case studies, students will explore the potential for AI to enhance learning and daily life.

Students will critically examine the societal implications of AI, from bias and privacy to job automation, and gain practical experience using generative AI tools and platforms. This class will also welcome guest speakers who are experts in AI.