Classroom AI rules — one page

District: Marietta City Schools Grades: Secondary 6–12 (see K–5 note) Year: 2026–27
Teacher: ____________
Approved tools: MagicSchool AI. Not approved: ChatGPT / open consumer chatbots unless teacher lists an exception.

Colors (pick one per assignment)

Color	Meaning	Students may	Students must
Green — AI OK	AI allowed as a helper	Use approved tool to brainstorm, outline, practice, or get feedback	Disclose tool + use; final thinking is theirs
Yellow — limited	AI only for named steps	Use AI only for steps the teacher lists	No AI on the graded part unless listed
Red — no AI	Unaided work	Not use generative AI for any part	Ask if unsure; AI here is academic dishonesty

If no color is marked, treat as Yellow until the teacher says otherwise. Screens: closed by default — open with purpose.

Always true

You are responsible for accuracy — AI errors are still your errors.
No faking anyone’s face, voice, or writing; no harassment.
Don’t paste private student or family info into AI tools.
When AI was used: “I used [tool] for [brainstorm / outline / practice].”
School devices / accounts: approved tools only.

Quick examples

Green: MagicSchool for 5 essay angles — you write the essay.
Yellow: MagicSchool practice questions — in-class quiz is Red.
Red: In-class essay or test — no AI.

K–5: Generative AI tools are banned. Student tool use = Red. Still teach real vs fake without opening student AI apps. Home harness tools don’t change classroom Red.

Questions: teacher · Tech: Torey Bradley, Director of Technology, (770) 422-3500 · Policy: Dr. Grant Rivera, grivera@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Supports MCS board vision on screens/AI. Does not replace board policy. Sources: MCS board news; WSB MagicSchool coverage; AI Policy Map row verified 2026-09-14.