Events and classes are treated very differently in Jackrabbit, both in how they are set up and how they are managed. Events are typically used for birthday parties, parent's night out, open houses, and other special occasions.
Events are created and managed using the Events menu. Classes are created and managed using the Classes menu.
Below is a summary of the similarities and differences between classes and events:
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Events | Classes |
| Purpose |
One-day occurrences (birthday parties, parent's night out, etc.) |
Ongoing class offerings |
| 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. |
Students are enrolled in classes |
| Waitlist/Trial Enroll/Future
Drops & Enrolls |
N/A |
Available |
| Attendance Tracking |
N/A |
In Staff Portal & Jackrabbit system |
| Class Rolls |
Sign In/Sign Out sheet available |
Sign In/Sign Out sheet available |
| Billing |
Event Fee only, no prorating or discounting |
Post Tuition Fees by Class Fee or Total Hours, discounting/prorating optional |
| Website Integration |
Access through the calendar on your website or through the Parent Portal |
Classes available in Online Registration form, Class Listings tables, and Parent Portal |
| Registration Form |
Customized registration form by Event Type |
One registration form for all |
| Policy/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. |
| Reporting |
Limited reporting options |
Robust enrollment reporting |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I view events and classes together so I can make sure rooms aren't double-booked?
A. Yes! The Activity Calendar displays classes, events, and appointments on one calendar.
