E-hallpass FAQs
Dear Gladiator Families,
In the August letter to families it was stated that Northwood would pilot an electronic hall
pass system for the current school year. The purpose of this communication is to
provide additional information about e-hallpass at Northwood and to describe
opportunities for students and families to ask questions and learn more about the
system before it is implemented. Below you will find a frequently asked questions (FAQ)
resource designed to address common questions we’ve heard about e-hallpass. You
will also find the dates and locations for discussions for staff, students and parents.
What is e-hallpass?
E-hallpass is a digital hall pass system that allows students to create passes
using check out stations in the classroom, similar to how you would have a sign
out sheet in a classroom. Students may create passes using existing classroom
technology such as chromebooks, desktop computers and tablets. Teachers may
also create proxy passes for students. While the commercial version of
e-hallpass does allow students to create passes through an app downloaded to
their cellphones, this practice is neither required nor encouraged at Northwood.
Why an electronic hall pass system?
Northwood staff had the opportunity to see e-hallpass in action at another
Maryland school and to talk with staff and students about the system. Based on
information gleaned from those experiences, we believe that e-hallpass has the
potential to reduce classroom disruption by allowing students to digitally create
passes; enhance accountability for student whereabouts; and allow for the
management of “appointment passes” for students to leave class to take part in
enrichment and reteaching during our GLAD, or advisory, period.
Where can I learn more about e-hallpass at Northwood?
Teachers & Students: During a special GLAD session on Tuesday, Sept. 10th
Parents: Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) Meeting on Sept. 17th
at 7:30pm, Back-to-School-Night (BTSN) on Sept. 19th at 6:30 pm
Does a student need to use their personal cell phone or personal device to obtain a pass out of class?
No, a student may use any web-connected device such as a Chromebook,
desktop computer or tablet to request a pass from a teacher.
Can a teacher still create a pass for a student if a student does not have a web-connected device available?
Yes, teachers can create Proxy passes for students in only a few seconds from
the e-hallpass teacher dashboard.
Does e-hallpass track a student’s location using cell phone location
services?
No, e-hallpass does not use location services at all.
Is a student required to carry a device on them in the hallway or bathroom?
