Guided by Brophy’s AI Philosophy, these AI Usage Guidelines serve as clarity and direction at Brophy College Preparatory as we seek to incorporate AI into learning and classroom conversations, explore the myriad new possibilities AI creates, and examine the ethics, inequities and risks of computer-generated content. It is noteworthy that these guidelines originated as recommendations from Brophy’s Student AI Committee.
Assistive AI Allowed by Default, Generative AI Requires Teacher Permission
Users Must Take Full Responsibility for AI Content and Cite Usage
Concerns About Student AI Use Should Maintain A ‘Start a Conversation’ Approach
Teachers maintain full ownership of AI-Generated Feedback, Grades, and Formative Assessments
Writing effective AI prompts is the foundation of generating meaningful, accurate, and efficient responses. The better the prompt, the better the AI’s response—both in quality and relevance.
Prompt writing isn’t just about asking a question; it’s about communicating your intentions clearly, providing necessary context, and refining your request to align with your goals. A good first prompt may be 3-6 sentences long. Good follow-up responses will sound more like a conversation than an interrogation. When you approach prompt writing with a thoughtful and consistent strategy, you unlock the full potential of AI tools.