About
World-Class Education
Shady Side Academy has set the standard for educational excellence in Western Pennsylvania for more than 130 years.

Our Mission
Challenging students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly.
Admissions
Attend an Open House
Explore our beautiful campuses, meet our students and faculty, and more!

Because "How" Matters
At Shady Side Academy, the difference is "how" – how we engage, how we explore, how we educate.
Schools
FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE ACADEMY
Across 189 acres and four campuses, SSA students have plenty of space to learn, play, create and compete.

TWO WAYS TO BOARD
Seven- and five-day boarding options offer an enriching Senior School experience in a supportive residential community.
Academics
Signature Programs
Learn more about the academic programs that set SSA apart from other schools.

College-Ready
Our three full-time college counselors help SSA students find their best fit colleges.
Arts
A Commitment to the Arts
At a time when other schools are cutting arts programs, our commitment to the arts has never been stronger.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Alumni in the arts include a Tony winner, two Grammy nominees and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Athletics
Support our Sports Teams
Check the calendar for upcoming events and cheer on our athletes.

Playing at the Next Level
Each year, a number of our graduates go on to play athletics in college.
Student Life
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
All students engage in service projects that reach beyond our campuses to the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world.

Down on the Farm
Our unique SSA Farm initiative integrates sustainability and hands-on learning into the PK-12 curriculum.
Support
The Blue & Gold Fund
Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

Make a Gift
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Make your gift now.
#SSANow
A Day in the Life
What is SSA really like? Watch our videos to get a peek into a typical day in the life of Shady Side students.

In Their Own Words
Read our blogs, and get to know our students and faculty as they share their experiences at SSA.

Senior School Calendar

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November 2019

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Sun, Oct 27

Diwali (H)

Model UN Mock Security Counsel Conference

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Fall Play Tech Rehearsal

12:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Boys Golf End of Season Banquet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mon, Oct 28

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Technical Rehearsals

3:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Dinner - Halloween Theme

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Oct 29

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Technical Rehearsals

3:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Oct 30

SS Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Technical Rehearsals

3:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Oct 31

SS Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Senior School Club Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Performance

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Nov 1

SS Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Current Form II Visit Day at Senior School (2 of 2)

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Performance

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat, Nov 2

SAT Administration

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fall Play Performance

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fall Play Performance

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sun, Nov 3

Fall Play Performance

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fall Play Strike

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cross Country End of Season Banquet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mon, Nov 4

SS Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Strike

3:05 PM - 5:30 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Nov 5

SS Day 5

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Musical Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Form II Parent Night at the Senior School

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed, Nov 6

SS Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Junior Families College Night - Fall Kick-off

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Nov 7

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Class Meetings - Forms V & VI

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

FORM III and IV CLASS MEETING - SUMMER PROGRAM FAIR

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

SUMMER PROGRAM Fair

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Musical Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Fall Combined Concert

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Nov 8

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Res Life Open Swim

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sat, Nov 9

Sun, Nov 10

Mon, Nov 11

Veterans Day (US)

SS Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Nov 12

SS Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Nov 13

Art of Persuasion Final Exam

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Fourth Form Programming

8:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Fourth Form Programming

8:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Fourth Form Programming

3:05 PM - 4:10 PM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Nov 14

Coffee and Conversation - Standardized Testing Basics

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Fourth Form Programming

8:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Fourth Form Programming

8:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Public Speaking Final

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Fourth Form Programming

3:05 PM - 4:10 PM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Coffee and Conversation: Standardized Testing Basics

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Parent Football Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri, Nov 15

All Schools - No Classes, Evaluation Day

Sat, Nov 16

SSAT Testing

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 17

Baseball Parents Meeting

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Nov 18

SS Day Zero

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Community Dinner - Thanksgiving Celebration

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Nov 19

SS Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Senior School Term II begins

6:05 AM - 6:10 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Nov 20

SS Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Nov 21

SS Day 5

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Senior School Club Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Shady Side Boys Lacrosse Parent Meeting

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Nov 22

SS Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Football and Cheerleading End of Season Banquet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Nov 23

SSA Speech & Debate Local Tournament

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 24

Boys Soccer End of Season Banquet

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Nov 25

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Nov 26

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Musical Rehearsals

3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Dorms Close for Thanksgiving Break

6:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Wed, Nov 27

ACADEMY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

Thu, Nov 28

ACADEMY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Day (US)

Fri, Nov 29

ACADEMY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

Sat, Nov 30

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