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Welcome, SSA faculty & staff!
This section is designed to provide a centralized spot for helpful information and links for SSA employees. Please bookmark this page for easy access in the future!
Log into the Veracross Faculty and Employee Portals to access the S-Book Directory, handbooks, Canvas teacher pages, employee forms and more. Much of the information on the old Finalsite Faculty/Staff Portal has been moved to the public web pages in this section for easier access. Trouble logging in? Email the HelpDesk.
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Country Day Shool
Laura Greif
Junior School
Karen DiFiore or Jennifer Riscili
Middle School
Molly Braver
Senior School
Carol Schneider
Library Resources
Field Trips
All-School Calendar
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Junior Sch - JS Wing Hall
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Order an SSA License Plate
To order an SSA license plate, complete and mail the Special Organization Plate application with a $50 check payable to SSA to: Shady Side Academy, Attn: Annamarie Turner, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
#SSA Now
Visit the #SSANow section to check out SSA's social media feeds, read our blogs, watch our Day in the Life and YouTube videos, browse photos and download our apps!
Country Day School
Policies and Calendars
- 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
Helpful Links
Country Day School Calendar
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Country Day - CDS Campus, CDS/CC Great Hall
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Hillman Center - SS/HCPA Kountz Theater
Junior School
Policies and Calendars
Helpful Links
Lunch & Learn Resources
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
Junior School Calendar
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Junior Sch - JS Wing Hall
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Junior Sch - None
Middle School
Policies and Calendars
- 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
Helpful Links and Forms
- 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
Parent Coffee Resources
March 14, 2018
Looking Ahead to High School & the College Admissions Process
by SS Director of College Counseling Lauren Lieberman
Jan. 18, 2017
Social Media Terms of Service & Monitoring Tools
by MS Computer Teacher Tim McGuigan
Middle School Calendar
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Senior School
Helpful Documents
Policies and Calendars
Transportation and Field Trips
- Field Trip Request Form
- Field Trip Transportation Form
- Off Campus Medication Policy and Form
- Domestic Programs Release Form
- International Programs Release Form (updated form coming soon)
2022-2023 Senior School Course Catalog
All newly enrolled students and their parents will be contacted by the Academic Office to schedule placement tests and course requests shortly after enrollment.
Senior School parents will receive an email in early August with instructions for accessing their child's course enrollments in the Veracross Parent Portal.
Questions? Contact Dean of Studies Claire Logsdon at 412-968-3148 or clogsdon@shadysideacademy.org.