Technology Acceptable Use Policy - Student Edition

Internet Safety at Home Resources

Who To Contact

Problems with SSA Office365 (Email, Calendar and/or Cloud Storage), SSA Logins (Email, Network), SSA Computers and/or iPads

1. Submit a ticket at helpdesk.shadysideacademy.org
2. Contact Technology by email helpdesk@shadysideacademy.org or call 412-968-3210 with a description of your problem

Problems With Website Login

1. Select "forgot username/password?" link on the login page and enter the primary email address where you receive email from SSA to receive a link to reset your password.
2. Contact Technology by email helpdesk@shadysideacademy.org or call 412-968-3210 with a description of your problem.

Update Directory Information

Contact your child's school with the updated information at:

• Country Day School - bhafner@shadysideacademy.org or 412-963-8644
• Junior School - ddurkt@shadysideacademy.org or 412-473-4401
• Middle School - bcarter@shadysideacademy.org or 412-968-3164
• Senior School - ksewchok@shadysideacademy.org or 412-968-3133

Problems With Shady Side Academy Apps

The official Shady Side app is available for iOS devices and includes the S-Book Directory, teacher page access, news, calendar, photos, athletics and more.

1. Submit a ticket at helpdesk.shadysideacademy.org
2. Contact Technology by email helpdesk@shadysideacademy.org or call 412-968-3210 with a description of your problem

The SSA Student app for the Senior School is maintained by students in the SSA Computer Science Club. Contact the club at ssamobiledevs@gmail.com.

How Do I Use the Shady Side Academy Wireless Network?

SSAGuest is a wireless network intended for parents and campus visitors to connect to the Internet.

1. Scan for available wireless networks on your device
2. Select SSAGuest
3. Password: ssaguest

Because of our academic licensing agreement with Microsoft, Shady Side Academy is able to provide the full Microsoft Office suite to faculty/staff and students free of charge. (Note: Students in grades PK-4 do not have active SSA email addresses and cannot participate.) Office 365 includes the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and more.

This licensing program allows each SSA student and faculty/staff member to:

• Install on up to 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus five tablets (including iPad!).
• Use Office tools with OneDrive for automatic device syncing.
• Gain valuable skills on the world’s most popular productivity software.
• This FREE Microsoft Office license lasts for as long as your child is a student at SSA!

Follow these simple steps to get Microsoft Office:

Software for PC and Mac

1. Uninstall any previous version of Microsoft Office that may be installed on the computer.
2. Visit https://portal.microsoftonline.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx
3. Log in with your SSA email address and password.
4. Select your language preference.
5. Click INSTALL to download a small installer program.
6. Run the small installer program and follow the onscreen instructions.

FAQ about the installation process from Microsoft

Apps for iOS and Android

1. Download the Word, Excel or PowerPoint apps from your app store.
2. Sign in with your SSA email address and password for full editing capability.