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HCOS and Flex AI Literacy Framework

At HCOS and Flex, we know that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a part of life. We want to help our students learn how to use AI wisely, without losing the skills that make them thoughtful and creative.

Why We Teach AI

  • We want students to be AI Equipped, not AI Dependent. AI can help with learning, but it should never replace critical thinking or personal responsibility.

  • We aim to teach students to see the line between when AI is helpful and when it gets in the way of real learning.

  • Our teaching is guided by our Christian values: integrity, wisdom, relationships, flexibility, and academic success.

What Students Learn

We teach about AI in ways that match students’ ages:

  • Middle School: Students learn what AI is, how it shows up in daily life (like ads, images, or online searches), and why safety and honesty matter.

  • High School: Students go deeper. They use AI for projects, problem-solving, and research. They practice checking facts, thinking critically, and exploring how AI affects society, all while keeping a Christian perspective.

Core Focus Areas

Students practice:

  • Privacy & Fairness – keeping information safe and watching for bias in AI.

  • Critical Thinking – asking questions and checking if AI answers are accurate.

  • Creativity – using AI to support ideas, while still using their own imagination.

  • Human Connection – remembering that AI is a tool, not a replacement for people.

  • Integrity – using AI responsibly, within clear boundaries.

How AI is Used in Courses

Teachers set clear rules for using AI in Grades 7–12. There are three levels:

  1. Limited Use – Students may only use AI if the teacher says yes.

  2. Partial Use – Students can use AI for certain tasks, like brainstorming or editing, with proper credit.

  3. Full Use – Students may use AI often, but must still show their own learning and thinking.

No matter the level, students must always do their own work and show honesty.

Our Promise

AI will keep changing. At HCOS, we promise to:

  • Stay up to date with new tools.

  • Teach students to use AI as a support, not a shortcut.

  • Prepare them to succeed in a world where AI will be common.

Our goal is for students to become wise, discerning, and creative learners, rooted in God’s love, who can use AI for good in school and in life.

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