How it works
One line, one student out at a time.
HallSync turns the hall pass into a short, fair routine that runs on its own during class. Here is a trip from start to finish, and the tools teachers have around it.
A trip out of the room
The student signs in
Students open the class link and sign in with their school Google account. The first time each period, they type the four-digit class code shown on the classroom display, so only students who are actually in the room can use the line.
They join the line
The student picks a destination: restroom, nurse or front office. They see their place in line and go back to work. There is one shared line, so only one student is out at a time.
Their turn comes up
When the student ahead checks back in, the next student is released automatically. The teacher does not have to stop teaching to approve each trip. Passes are held during the first minutes of class and closed near the end of the period.
They check back in
On return, the student taps to check in. The trip is recorded with the time out and the time back. If a student is gone longer than expected, they show as late on the teacher's screen.
The line resets each period
At the end of every period the line clears, so each class starts fresh. Each student gets one pass per period, and teachers can set a weekly limit.
Tools for teachers
Live class view
Who is out, who is next, and how long each trip took, on one screen. A classroom display shows the line and class code for students.
Door sign-out station
A laptop by the door can serve as a sign-out station for students who do not have a device. The teacher pairs it once with a short code.
Limits and pauses
Set weekly pass limits per class, give individual students exceptions, block a student from the line, or pause passes during a test.
Keep-apart groups
Administrators can mark groups of students who should never be in the halls at the same time, across every participating classroom.
History and reports
Every trip is logged. Teachers and administrators can review patterns by student, class or destination.
Class messages
Teachers can post a short note, such as a reminder or instructions, that shows on the classroom display and student screens for the rest of the period.
What schools need to run it
- Google Workspace for Education, with students on school accounts
- A computer and projector or screen in the classroom for the class display
- Optional: a laptop by the door for the sign-out station
Questions about setup, data or security: support@hallsync.app