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The official Shady Side mobile app gives you on-the-go access to the S-Book directory, news, calendars, and more!

• Academy Calendar PDF
• Staff Summer & Holiday Calendar PDF

• Field Trip Request Form
• Field Trip Transportation Form

• Country Day School Daily Dress Code
• Country Day School Formal Dress Code (For Students in Grades 1-5 Only)
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Student Edition
• Learning Support at SSA

• After School Adventurers

• Junior School Carpool Procedures
• Junior School Dress Code
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Student Edition
• Learning Support at SSA

• After School Explorers

Jan. 21, 2020: Math In Focus: A Refresher Course by fourth grade teachers Lisa Budd and Marci Anderson.
Watch the video

Dec. 5, 2019: Reading and Writing Workshop by Kindergarten teacher Nick Hammon, fifth grade teacher Katherine "Liz" Hwang and second grade teacher Christina Rowan.
Watch the video

Nov. 22, 2019: Learning Support Services by support specialists Colleen DeChancie, Katie Wilson, Lisa Harvey, and Lisa Rendall.
Watch the video | Download the handouts

Oct. 18, 2019: Responsive Classroom Practices at Shady Side Academy by Third Grade Teachers Christina Blazin and Daniel Stern
Watch the video | Download the handouts

Jan 23, 2019: Bar Models: A Powerful Problem-Solving Tool by Fourth Grade Teacher Lisa Budd
Watch the video | Download the handouts

Nov. 7, 2018: Helping Children Cope With Anxiety in a Fast-Paced World by School Counselor Yasmine Schmid:
Watch the video | Download the handout

• Middle School Online Calendar
• Middle School Calendar of Events
• Middle School Cycle Schedule 2022-2023
• Middle School Glossary of Terms
• Middle School Dress Code 
• Middle School Photo Information Letter
• Middle School Parents' Association Welcome Letter
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Student Edition
• Learning Support at SSA

• Athletic Team Schedules
• Athletic & Activities Selection Letter 
• Athletic & Activity Descriptions 2022-2023
• Athletic Requirement Exemption Form
• Class Supply List
• Extracurricular Opportunities for Students
• Glossary of Terms
• Math Placement Procedure
• PA Bagel Day Sponsor Sign- Up Form
• PA Bagel Day Volunteer Sign-Up Form
• PA General Volunteer Sign-Up Form

March 14, 2018
Looking Ahead to High School & the College Admissions Process
by SS Director of College Counseling Lauren Lieberman

• Presentation slides

Jan. 18, 2017
Social Media Terms of Service & Monitoring Tools
by MS Computer Teacher Tim McGuigan

• Terms of Service
• Home Privacy Software
• Washington Post: Your Instagram photos aren't really

• Interim Report Template
• Campus Map

• Senior School Daily Schedule 
• 2023-2024 Senior School Course Catalog
• 2023-2024 Senior School Dress Code
• Wear This, Not That
• Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Student Edition
• Learning Support at SSA
• Social Media Policies for SS Teams, Clubs and Groups

• Field Trip Request Form
• Field Trip Transportation Form
• Off Campus Medication Policy and Form
• Domestic Programs Release Form
• International Programs Release Form