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AI Information
Pinkerton Academy's Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pinkerton Academy acknowledges the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance learning, critical thinking, and creativity, preparing students and our school community for a rapidly changing world increasingly shaped by AI. We see AI as a complement, not a substitute, for human intelligence, fostering original thinking while honoring human ingenuity. Our approach prioritizes ethical, responsible, and transparent use of AI, with a strong commitment to academic integrity, critical evaluation of AI outputs, and protection of student data. We guide our community to use AI to enrich, not replace, authentic learning and understanding.
Pinkerton's Policies
Academic Honesty and integrity policy
In its attempt to promote student excellence, Pinkerton Academy expects students to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. It is critical that students are aware of Pinkerton Academy's expectations with respect to academic honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty is any form of cheating, forgery, or plagiarism on any assignment or assessment.
To make the most of their school experience, students must take control of their learning by completing their own work. Sometimes this learning occurs in the form of assignments for which students are expected to work independently, or in other instances, cooperatively as indicated by the teacher. Independent and collaborative thinking and giving credit for thoughts other than one's own are essential skills, as are the ability to distinguish one's own thoughts from someone else's (or Al) without giving credit. If one incorporates generative Al material into academic work, that person asserts that it accurately reflects the facts and should be identified as such through independently verified citation. Al should only be used to generate material when authorized by the teacher. See the student handbook for more details.
Citation procedure
(From the English Department)
- Citations must be from a primary or secondary source.
- Citations from generative AI resources are not accepted.
Students cannot just use any content that comes directly from generative Al in an essay. They must verify a source! This expectation remains unchanged.
