How to Manage Gender Values in openSIS
Overview
openSIS allows schools to manage Gender values through the List of Values configuration.
These values are used across the system in student and staff profiles, reports, dashboards, and analytics.
Administrators can:
View default gender options
Add new gender values
Edit existing gender values
Control the display order of gender options
Who Can Manage Gender Values?
✅ School Administrators only
This setting is not available to teachers, students, or parents.
Navigation Path
Settings → List of Values → Gender
Default Gender Values
By default, openSIS includes commonly used gender options such as:
Male
Female
Transgender
Non-binary
Other
These defaults help schools get started quickly and can be customized as needed.
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How to Add a New Gender
Navigate to Settings → List of Values → Gender.
Click the Add Gender button.
Enter the gender name in the Title field.
Click Submit to save.
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How to Edit an Existing Gender
Locate the gender you want to update.
Click the Edit (✏️) icon.
Update the Title as required.
Click Update to save changes.
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Reordering Gender Values
Use the drag-and-drop handle in the Sort column to change the display order.
The order defined here controls how gender options appear in dropdowns throughout the system.
Where Are Gender Values Used?
Configured gender values appear in:
Student profiles
Staff profiles
Admission forms
Reports and exports
Dashboard analytics (e.g., Students by Gender dashlet)
Important Notes
Deleting a gender value may affect existing records using that value.
Editing a gender title updates how it appears across the system.
Gender values are school-specific, not global across tenants.
Best Practice Recommendations
Keep gender options inclusive and aligned with institutional policies.
Avoid deleting gender values already in use.
Review values before the start of a new academic year.
Need Help?
If a gender value is not appearing in forms or reports, please contact openSIS Support for assistance.
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