In Jackrabbit, Events, Classes, and Appointments are each designed for specific scheduling needs. While they may appear similar at a glance, they are created and managed differently and serve unique purposes in your organization's operations.
The table below summarizes key similarities and differences between activities in Jackrabbit.
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Events | Classes | Appointments |
| Purpose |
One-time or limited-time occurrences (birthday parties, parents' night out, etc.) |
Ongoing or recurring group instruction | One-time or recurring one-on-one/small group offerings (private lessons, evaluations, room rentals, etc.) |
| Enrollment |
Enrollment by family or by student Note: A family status remains inactive if a student enrolls in an event. For the family to become active, a student must be enrolled in a class or an appointment. |
Students are enrolled in classes | Students are booked into appointments |
| Waitlist/Trial Enroll/Future
Drops & Enrolls |
N/A |
Available | N/A |
| Attendance Tracking |
N/A |
In the Staff Portal & Jackrabbit system | In the Staff Portal & Jackrabbit system
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| Class Rolls |
Sign In/Sign Out sheet available |
Sign In/Sign Out sheet available | N/A |
| Billing |
Event Fee only, no prorating or discounting |
Post Tuition Fees by Class Fee or Total Hours, discounting/prorating optional | Appointment Fee only, no prorating or discounting |
| Website Integration |
Events are available through the calendar on your website or in the Parent Portal |
Classes are available in the Online Registration form, Class Listings tables, and the Parent Portal | Appointments are available in the Parent Portal |
| Registration Form |
Customized registration form by Event Type |
One registration form for all | N/A |
| Policies/Agreements |
Agreements can be customized by Event Type |
Policies and Policy Groups are created and are class-specific (See Legal Policies & Policy Groups for more information) |
Policies and Policy Groups are created and applied to an Appointment Type |
| Reporting |
Limited reporting options |
Robust enrollment reporting | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I view events, classes, and appointments together to ensure rooms aren't double-booked?
A. Yes! The Activity Calendar displays classes, events, and appointments on one calendar.
