The 2024–25 Parent-Student Handbook houses a great deal of useful information about policies and procedures at the Junior School, including information about arrival and dismissal procedures, attendance, lunch, dress code, school health, assemblies, and more.

• Junior School Handbook (Veracross Login Required)

• Junior School Online Calendar
• Junior School Cycle Day Schedule 2024-2025 (PDF)

• Technology Acceptable Use Policy
• Learning Support at SSA

Below is a list of individuals who can answer most of your questions regarding the Junior School. During the school day, please call them directly at the number given.

• Junior School Office: Jocelyn Scalise, 412-473-4400
• Admissions: Maggie Marquette, 412-473-4402 or Joyce Greece, 412-473-4437
• Assistant Head of School, Grades PK-1: Melanie Smith, 412-473-4180
• Assistant Head of School, Grades 2-5: Dan Stern, 412-473-4412 
• Attendance: Jocelyn Scalise, 412-473-4400
• After School Explorers: explorers@shadysideacademy.org, 412-254-4772 
• Billing/Business Office: Kim Stubbs, 412-968-3132
• Cafeteria: Metz, 412-473-4438
• Counselor: Michael Speal, 412-473-4186
• Head of Lower Schools: Jennifer Asmonga, 412-968-3000
• Learning Specialist: Claire Sherwin
• Learning Specialist: Erin MacDonald
• Library: Phyllis Guering, 412-473-4426
• Nurse: Stephanie Kiger, 412-473-4189
• Speech Language Pathologist: Hayley Lawton, 412-473-4587
• Technology: Karen Sandora, 412-473-4410
• Transportation & Busing: Linda Porter, 412-968-3022
• Transportation Daily Changes: jstransportation@shadysideacademy.org