Managing student movement effectively requires flexibility in how passes are closed out. This article will help you choose if you want a hall pass to end manually or automatically per hall pass type by adjusting your administrative settings. By following these instructions, your school can run hall passes smoothly and keep accurate records.
Permission Level: Owner | Manager
In this article:
Hall Pass Ending Configuration: Learn how to set the default behavior for different pass categories.
Teacher Manual Ending: Understand how teachers close active passes from their dashboard.
Student Manual Ending: See how students can end their own passes if permitted.
How to Configure Hall Pass Ending Methods
Define whether specific pass types require a manual action to close or expire automatically based on time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Editing a Hall Pass Type
Step-by-Step Guide to Editing a Hall Pass Type
Click the Hall Pass icon in the main navigation menu.
Select the Types tab located at the top of the screen.
Click the Edit button next to an existing pass or select Create Type.
Locate the Settings section and find the Hall Pass Ending Method dropdown.
Choose your preferred method and click the Save button.
Tip: It is best practice to have hall passes automatically end in Minga to ensure teacher buy-in and a seamless flow of operations.
Manual Ending Hall Passes
While automatic ending is the standard, some scenarios require a person to confirm a student has arrived or returned.
Teacher Manual Ending
Teachers can manually end a student's hall pass when the student returns to the classroom.
Step-by-Step Guide to Teachers Manually Ending Hall Passes
Step-by-Step Guide to Teachers Manually Ending Hall Passes
From the My Class Dashboard go to Active Hall Pass.
Locate the student who has returned and click the End button next to their name.
Student Manual Ending
If school administrators enable this setting, students can manually end their own hall passes upon returning to their desks.
Step-by-Step Guide to Students Manually Ending Hall Passes
Step-by-Step Guide to Students Manually Ending Hall Passes
The student opens their Digital ID on their device.
The active hall pass will be visible on the main screen.
The student clicks the End button located directly on their digital pass.
Important: Make sure to communicate to students whether they are expected to end their own passes or if a teacher must perform the action to ensure data accuracy.
FAQs
FAQs
How do I choose between automatic or manual ending for a pass type?
You can choose the ending method by navigating to the Hall Pass menu, clicking the Types tab, selecting Edit on a pass, and picking your preferred method under Settings.
Can I customize the ending method for just the Nurse pass?
Yes, you can customize the ending method for a specific pass like the "Nurse" pass by editing that individual type in the Types settings and selecting Manual ending.
What is the best method to ensure teachers use the system?
We recommend using the Automatic ending method for most passes because it reduces the number of steps teachers need to take, ensuring better system adoption and a seamless flow.
Where do I go to see which of my students have active passes?
You can see all of your active student passes in the My Class Dashboard.
Resources