How to Add a Custom Behavior Field in openSIS

How to Add a Custom Behavior Field in openSIS

Overview

Custom Behavior Fields in openSIS allow administrators to capture school-specific behavior information that is not covered by default fields. These fields help schools document additional details required by internal policies or reporting needs.

This article explains how to create a new custom behavior field step by step.

Who Can Add Custom Behavior Fields?

  • Only Administrators can add custom behavior fields

  • Teachers and staff can use these fields when recording incidents but cannot create or modify them

Steps to Add a Custom Behavior Field

Follow the steps below to create a new custom behavior field:

  1. Log in to openSIS as an Administrator

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Navigate to Behavior

  4. Click Behavior Fields

  5. At the bottom of the Fields list, click + Add New Field


Add Custom Field Details

In the Add Custom Field window, provide the following details:

Field Title

  • Enter a clear and descriptive name for the field

  • Example: Parent Contact Notes, Counselor Remarks

Sort Order

  • Determines where the field appears on the behavior incident form

  • Lower numbers appear first

Data Type

Choose the appropriate data type:

  • Long Text – For detailed descriptions or notes

  • Date – For follow-up or action dates

  • Dropdown – For predefined response options


Save the Custom Field

  1. Click Submit

  2. The new custom field will immediately appear in the Behavior Fields list

  3. It will now be available when recording new behavior incidents

Important Notes

  • Custom fields apply to new behavior records

  • Existing records are not automatically updated

  • Choose data types carefully to ensure consistent data entry

Best Practices

  • Use clear and meaningful field names

  • Avoid creating duplicate fields

  • Prefer dropdowns for standardized responses

  • Keep sort order logical for easy form completion

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