View Course Catalog in openSIS | Teacher Portal Guide

View Course Catalog in openSIS (Teacher Portal)

Overview

The Course Catalog provides a complete list of all courses available in the institution, along with their associated sections.

It helps teachers understand the overall academic offerings and how courses are structured across programs and grade levels.


How to Access

Go to:

Courses → Course Catalog


Course Catalog View

The Course Catalog displays:

  • Course Name
  • Subject
  • Program
  • Grade Level
  • Associated Sections

Notes
Each course expands to show its available sections.


Search and Filter

Teachers can refine the catalog using filters such as:

  • Subject
  • Program
  • Grade Level
  • Marking Period

Notes
This helps locate specific courses quickly.


Viewing Course Sections

Under each course, teachers can view:

  • Section Name
  • Marking Period
  • Teacher(s) assigned
  • Seat availability (e.g., 20/20)

Notes
This gives a clear picture of how courses are offered.


Permissions

Teachers can:

  • View courses and sections
  • Apply filters and search

Teachers cannot:

  • Add courses
  • Edit course information
  • Modify sections

Notes
The Course Catalog is strictly view-only.


Difference from Course Manager

  • Course Manager → Focuses on course details and structure
  • Course Catalog → Provides a broader, catalog-style view of all courses and sections

Notes
Both are view-only, but used for slightly different purposes.


Why This Section Is Important

Teachers use the Course Catalog to:

  • Explore all available courses
  • Understand how courses are distributed across grades and programs
  • Review section availability
  • Gain visibility into the overall academic structure

Quick Answers

  • Course Catalog shows all courses and their sections
  • It is view-only for teachers
  • Used for reference and academic overview

Summary

The Course Catalog provides a structured and comprehensive view of all courses offered by the institution. It helps teachers understand the academic landscape without allowing any modifications.