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Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly as a partner in your education.
Learn how to use artificial intelligence responsibly as a partner in your education.
AI is a powerful tool for brainstorming, studying, and creating. Just like using a calculator or search engine, using AI requires responsibility, honesty, and a clear understanding of expectations and rules.
📌 VBCPS has authorized access to certain AI programs for high school students as of November 5, 2025.
📌 Students will be given access to Google Gemini and NotebookLM from the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on school-issued devices.
📌 Teachers are encouraged (but not required) to implement AI into instruction.
Visit the VBCPS AI Guide to learn more about policies and resources.
Guardrails
Guardrails
📌 Students may only use Gemini and NotebookLM from the hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, to ensure students are using AI only under the supervision of teachers.
📌 In addition, the "Traffic Light" system identifies the level of AI use for students on assignments.
📌 Students should assume all assignments are AI usage level 0, or no AI use, unless otherwise specified by the teacher.
📌 Students are only allowed to use approved AI apps. Gemini and NotebookLM are Google for Education applications meaning that when using VBCPS Google accounts, data is private and not used for public AI model training.
Visit the VBCPS website to learn more about VBCPS guardrails for AI use.
_Student AI Usage Levels for Empowered Learning.pdfBest Practices & Ethical Use
Best Practices & Ethical Use
📌 Never use AI on an assignment unless the teacher has explicitly given permission.
📌 If AI is used to brainstorm, organize, or outline work, disclose its use.
📌 Double check outputs. AI tools can confidently make up false facts, fake dates, or incorrect quotes. Always double check AI-generated information against trusted sources.
Approved AI Applications
Approved AI Applications
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