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The New
E-Hall
Pass System Written by Jack Vito Eagle Valley High School has just begun to see the effects of the new E-Hall pass system. Teachers taught students how to set up the new E-Hall pass on their phones and the system was set up schoolwide two weeks ago. On the students side, they will put in where are and where they are heading. Then, teachers will be able to accept or decline the pass. Mr. Gleiss explains that “I confirm that you left at this time ...and I confirmed that you got here.” For bathroom passes, teachers will simply approve or decline a pass request. In terms of a teachers school day, Mr. Gleiss puts it plainly, “I don’t notice much of a change.” Ms. Aden agrees by saying, “ You press go, it sits on my desk, you go, you come back, you press end, and you sit down and I do absolutely nothing.” There is one main reason for the new hall pass system being introduced. Ms. Rivera states that “the primary reason is a safety concern.” Ms. Rivera was one of the driving forces in instituting the new hall pass at EVHS. This system can show teachers who is in the halls at that exact moment. Rivera believes this is so important because, “if there is a lockdown, you know who you are looking for.” This promotes school safety at EVHS. Since the hall pass is
electronic, staff can access the app using their computer or phone and locate anyone in the halls in case of an emergency. Many students believe that the new E-Hall pass is a hassle and unnecessary process. Samuel Howard ‘23 states “I have to sign in every single time when I want to go somewhere, which wastes a lot of time I could use other ways.”Additionally, many teachers were worried about the E-Hall pass’ effectiveness at EVHS. Despite their initial misgivings about the pass system, teachers now find that students are less distracted, and more efficient and accountable. Now that it has been implemented, however, teachers find the E- Hall pass to be very helpful. Ms. Aden believes that the new E-Hall pass “increases the accountability of her students.” The E-Hall pass system is being used throughout Colorado, especially in the Denver area. Ms. Rivera explains that the new system is “a thousand times better” than the old system because of the incredible safety benefits. Now that the new E-Hall pass has been introduced, it is likely here to stay.
