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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!
Please Note: The new Veracross Faculty and Employee Portals will be available soon! 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. The Finalsite LMS (teacher pages) will be deactivated on Sept. 30, 2020, after the new Canvas LMS is fully launched and in use.
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2020-2021 Veracross Portal Login
Veracross LoginLog in to the NEW Veracross Faculty and Employee Portals to access:
- S-Book Directory
- Handbooks
- Coming Soon: Faculty schedules, Canvas teacher pages, and more!
Trouble logging in? Email the HelpDesk.
Canvas Teacher Pages Login
Trouble logging in? Email the HelpDesk.
2019-2020 Finalsite Portal Login
Log in to the OLD Finalsite Faculty/Staff Portal to access:
- Archived Class Pages in the Finalsite LMS (available until 9/30/20)
Trouble logging in? Email the HelpDesk.
Shady Side App (iOS)
The official Shady Side iOS app gives you on-the-go access to the S-Book directory, news, calendars, lunch menus and more!
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Support SSA today!
Visit the Faculty & Staff Giving Form to make your one-time or monthly gift. Please contact your campus representatives if you have questions.
Country Day Shool
Tami Fire or Laura Greif
Junior School
Karen DiFiore or Jennifer Riscili
Middle School
Molly Braver
Senior School
Carol Schneider
All-School Calendars
All-School Calendar
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Hillman Center - SS/HCPA Dressing Rooms, SS/HCPA Green Room, SS/HCPA Kountz Theater, SS/HCPA Lower Lobby, SS/HCPA Practice Rooms, SS/HCPA Rauh Theater
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Hillman Center - SS/HCPA Dressing Rooms, SS/HCPA Green Room, SS/HCPA Kountz Theater, SS/HCPA Lower Lobby, SS/HCPA Practice Rooms, SS/HCPA Rauh Theater
Library Resources
Field Trips
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: Sarah Casey, 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, listen to the Beyond Hello Podcast, browse photos and download our apps!
Country Day School
Policies and Calendars
- Country Day School PDF Calendar - Coming Soon
- 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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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 Field
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Junior Sch - JS Conference Room, JS Library, JS Wing Hall
Middle School
Policies and Calendars
Helpful Links and Forms
- Athletic Team Schedules
- Athletic & Activities Selection Letter and Online Form
- Athletic & Activity Descriptions 2020-2021
- Athletic Requirement Exemption Form
- Athletic Equipment Checklist
- Bagel Days Sign-up
- Class Supply List
- Extracurricular Opportunities for Students
- Faculty Wednesday/Fridays Info and Sign-up
- General Volunteer Sign-Up
- Glossary of Terms
- Language Selection Letter and Online Form
- Metz Dining Guide
- Metz Breakfast Menu
- Metz Appetizer Menu
- Music Selection Letter and Online Form
- Placement Procedure for Middle School Math
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
Residential Life/Boarding Policies and Forms
College Counseling
Course Registration
2020-2021
Course Request Guidelines for Returning Students
If you have trouble accessing these forms, please contact the Registrar at 412-968-3133.
SSA Student App (iOS)
SSA Student allows Senior School students, faculty and parents to track daily schedules and create a digital ID card. Created by students in the Computer Science Club.
Features: Schedule, barcode, news, calendar, lunch menus
Instructions: Download your schedule and enter your ID barcode number to set up the app.