Frankford
Middle School
E-Hallpass
e-hallpass FAQs
Frankford Middle School utilizes e-hallpass for students when they need to leave the classroom to use the restroom, visit the nurse or office, go to another teacher’s classroom, etc. FMS implemented e-hallpass in April 2023 after Shepton High School began using the system in order to align the campuses’ efforts for our transitioning 8th graders.
Below you will find frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers designed to address common questions we’ve heard about e-hallpass.
e-hallpass is a digital hall pass system that allows students to request passes through a tile on their school Webdesk. Students may request passes using existing classroom technology such as chromebooks and desktop computers.
A team of FMS staff members had the opportunity to observe e-hallpass in use at Vines High School and Armstrong Middle School. Based on information gleaned from those experiences, we believe that e-hallpass has the potential to reduce classroom disruptions and enhance accountability for student whereabouts. Shepton High School is also implementing e-hallpass, so introduction of the program now will help our 8th graders as they transition to Shepton next school year.
Does a student need to use their personal cell phone or personal device to obtain a pass out of clas
No, a student may use any web-connected device to request a pass. Most often, they should be using their Chromebooks, so it’ll be important to have charged Chromebooks with them daily. If students do not have access to a device accessible, teachers are able to create passes for students in only a few seconds from the e-hallpass teacher dashboard.
No, e-hallpass does not use location services at all.
E-hallpass uses student first and last names and Plano ISD Google email addresses.
View their Privacy and Security Policy The Policy indicates E-hallpass’ compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Data on student hall pass usage is stored on a short-term basis.