Live countdown timers, conflict detection, overdue alerts, and school-wide monitoring — replacing paper passes and $5/student SaaS tools with a plugin that runs inside PowerSchool.
A big, clear timer so students know exactly how long they have. One button to mark themselves returned.
| Paper / Third-Party | With Hall Pass Plugin | |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking | Guess / honor system | ✓ Live countdown timer |
| Overdue alerts | Teacher has to remember | ✓ Auto-flagged in red |
| Conflict detection | None | ✓ Warning if student already out |
| School-wide view | Walk the halls | ✓ Real-time admin dashboard |
| Frequent flyer reports | Anecdotal | ✓ Automatic weekly flagging |
| Cost | $3-5/student/year | ✓ Included in plugin |
| Separate login | Yes (another password) | ✓ Uses PowerSchool auth |
Visual destination picker with default time limits. Student lookup with automatic conflict warning. One click to issue, one click to mark returned.
Real-time dashboard showing every active pass in the building. Stats, overdue alerts, and "frequent flyer" reports for students using excessive passes.
A big, clear countdown timer so students know exactly how long they have. "I'm Back" button to self-mark when they return. Pass history for reference.
No external data transfer — all pass records stored in PowerSchool's database
PowerSchool authentication — no separate accounts, passwords, or student emails needed
Role-based access — teachers see their passes, admins see school-wide, students see only their own
ALSDE format compliant — same plugin structure used by state-deployed plugins
District IT controlled — install, configure, and remove through Plugin Management
No per-student cost — replaces $3-5/student/year SaaS tools at zero ongoing cost
We work directly with your IT team. No cost for the pilot. Fully removable at any time.
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