How SmartPass Stacks Up

See what kinds of questions to ask when considering SmartPass and other vendors, such as Securly Pass.

SmartPass is a purpose-built platform used by over 4,000 K–12 schools. It gives educators the tools they need to reduce disruptions, track missed class time, and keep students from meeting up. It’s a system schools choose when they want less chaos and more structure.

Teachers, admins, and support staff all have the tools to keep students accountable—without creating extra friction. The Student Snapshot is an invaluable source of truth for hard conversations with students or families. See how SmartPass offers complete visibility and control.

Questions for Evaluating SmartPass and Other Vendors such as Securly.

  • Is the interface built for K-12 schools?

  • How many clicks does it take to create a pass?

  • Can both teachers and administrators access pass usage data?

  • Can you get detailed analytics across the school and district?

  • What kind of staff roles and permissions can you configure?

  • Is there an option for kiosk mode so students don’t need to use 1:1 devices?

  • Are you able to create group passes, such as for interventions, field trips, and small groups?

  • Can you detect and block meetups for groups of students, or are there any limits to the number of students that can be configured?

  • Can students queue virtually until space opens up?

  • How easy is it for hall monitors to view active passes?

  • Are reports built into the system to track missed class time? 

  • Is there a way to pause all passes instantly across campus in case of an emergency?

  • Are there options to add on flexible activity scheduling so you can have your hall pass and activity data in one place?

  • How fast is the set up? 

  • Is onboarding included?

  • Do you get a dedicated rep and support team?

SmartPass doesn’t just help students move—it helps schools stay on top of how time is spent outside the classroom. From visibility to discipline, it adds structure without adding friction.

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