🎯 Purpose
The Classes module is your home base in Otus. It brings together everything you need to manage your classroom — from viewing your roster and communicating with families to posting announcements and keeping class information up to date. Whether you're a teacher managing your day-to-day or an administrator supporting your buildings, Classes gives you a clear, organized view of what's happening across your classrooms.
💡Why Use this Feature?
The Classes module is designed to help teachers and administrators stay organized and connected, without jumping between multiple tools.
✅ Quickly access all of your classes and rosters in one location
✅ Communicate with students and families directly through Otus
✅ Post class-wide announcements to keep students informed
✅ View and manage student groups and recognitions with ease
✅ Keep class details up to date for a smooth experience all year long
✅ Administrators can access class and roster data to support students and families across buildings
🔑 Key Features
The Classes module includes five sections, each designed to support a different part of your classroom management workflow.
Feature | What It Does |
📋 Classes | View all classes you're assigned to as a teacher or co-teacher, including class name, lead teacher, grade level, and student count. |
👥 Students | Access your class roster, view student groups, assign recognitions, and navigate to individual student profiles. |
Post announcements and updates for your class in a shared, visible space. | |
📬 Mailbox | Send emails or texts directly to students and family members without leaving Otus. |
ℹ️ Class Info | View and edit key details about your class, such as class name and settings. |
🔍 How It Works
For teacher accounts, the Classes landing page displays a list of all classes you are currently assigned to as a teacher or co-teacher. Each class card shows the class name, lead teacher, grade level, and student count — giving you a quick snapshot of your schedule.
📌 Note for Admins: Admin accounts do not include the Classes landing page. Admins will default directly to the Students page upon entering the module.
👥 Students
The Students section displays your class roster. Use the dropdown menu at the top of the page to switch between classes. From here, you can assign recognitions, view student groups, and access individual student profiles — all in one place.
The Class Board is a shared space where teachers can post announcements for their class. It's a simple, visible way to keep students informed and engaged with important updates.
The Mailbox allows teachers and administrators to send emails or texts directly to students and family members from within Otus. No need to switch platforms — communication lives right alongside your class data.
ℹ️ Class Info
The Class Info section is where you can view and edit information about your class, such as the class name and other key settings. Keeping this information current ensures an accurate experience for everyone in the class.
🚀 Getting Started
The Classes module is accessible to both teachers and administrators directly from the Otus navigation menu.
To access the Classes module:
Log in to Otus and select Classes from the left-hand navigation menu.
Teachers: Your class list will appear on the landing page. Select a class to get started.
Admins: You'll land directly on the Students page. Use the dropdown to navigate between classes.
Explore each section: Classes, Students, Class Board, Mailbox, and Class Info.
Otus Live Video
Click to watch a video from our Otus Live series about managing classes.
Click to watch a video from our Otus Live series about managing classes.