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
Visit Opportunities
Register for a Zoom information session or a Saturday campus tour today!

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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September 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sun, Aug 29

New Boarders Arrive

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New Boarder Parent Meeting

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

New Boarder Family Dinner

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

New Parent Orientation

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 30

New Student Orientation

FORM III / New Student Orientation

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Res Life Picnic for Boarders, Dorm Advisors, & RL

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tue, Aug 31

ACADEMY OPENING DAY

ACADEMY OPENING DAY

All Student Senior School Orientation

8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Play Fair Training

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Play Fair

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Wed, Sep 1

SS Day Zero - FORMAL DRESS

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Convocation

8:35 AM - 9:15 AM

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Res Life Community Dinner

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 2

SS Cycle Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Designated Room

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 3

SS Cycle Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 4

Sun, Sep 5

Mon, Sep 6

ACADEMY CLOSED - Labor Day (US)

Rosh Hashanah (J) begins at sunset

Tue, Sep 7

ACADEMY CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah (J)

Wed, Sep 8

Rosh Hashanah (J)

SS Cycle Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Res Life Community Dinner

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 9

SS Cycle Day 4 - Club Meeting Day

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Add/Drop Term I Class

6:05 AM - 6:10 AM

Class of 2022 Senior Parents College Night

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 10

Ganesh Charurthi (H)

SS Cycle Day 5 - Bulldog Dress Down

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 11

ACT NOT AT SSA

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Sun, Sep 12

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Mon, Sep 13

SS Cycle Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Res Life Community Dinner

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 14

SS Cycle Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Add/Drop Year Long Class

6:05 AM - 6:10 AM

Senior School PA Coffee with the Head

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Designated Room

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 15

Yom Kippur (J) begins at sunset

SS Cycle Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Thu, Sep 16

ACADEMY CLOSED - Yom Kippur (J)

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 17

SS Cycle Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Class Meeting/Form Family

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 18

Sun, Sep 19

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Mon, Sep 20

SS Cycle Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Res Life Community Dinner

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 21

SS Cycle Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Designated Room

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Club Fair

3:05 PM - 4:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 22

SS Cycle Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 23

SS Cycle Day 5 - Club Meeting Day

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 24

SS Cycle Day 6 - Bulldog Dress Down

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

SS Admissions Ambassador Training

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

HOLD for Parent Tailgate

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sat, Sep 25

ASU Autumn Festival Celebration

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Sep 26

Goldstein Test Prep Classes

6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Mon, Sep 27

SS Cycle Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

SS Admissions Ambassador Training

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Res Life Community Dinner

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 28

SS Cycle Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Designated Room

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Freshman Host Orientation

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 29

SS Cycle Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 30

SS Cycle Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Parents' Night

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Res Life Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Oct 1

SS Cycle Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:01 AM

Senior School Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Oct 2

SAT NOT AT SSA

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

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