Newly Enrolled Families
Welcome to Shady Side Academy! 下面是你在夏季需要的重要信息，帮助你为2023-2024学年做准备, including a list of to-dos, summer reading assignments, helpful documents and resources, and more. 请选择您的孩子将在秋季就读的校园.
The Veracross Parent Portal is a secure, 集中中心的信息，如您的VC支付账单帐户, Magnus Health medical forms, your family's household profile, directories and more. Trouble logging in to Veracross? Email the HelpDesk.
Country Day School Families
- To-Dos and Important Dates
- Summer Reading Lists
- Summer Math Packets
- Dress Code
- Transportation Services
- After School Programs
To-Dos and Important Dates
Summer To-Dos
- Now:
- Download the Summer Reading List 想知道孩子2023-2024年的成绩，就去图书馆或书店吧!
- By June 30:
- Download and send the Final Transcript Release Form 给你孩子现在就读的学校索要一份最终成绩单, 完成2022-2023学年的最终成绩, be sent to SSA.
- By Aug. 1:
- Complete required medical and athletic forms in Magnus Health. To access your SSA Magnus Health account, log in to Veracross 然后点击新家庭门户或父门户上的金色Magnus生命值按钮. Read the May 25 email with instructions and download the FAQ document.
- 确保SSA有最新的家庭联系信息，包括家庭住址 & phone, parent emails & mobile phones. Log in to Veracross and click the gold Household Profile Update 按钮，随时查看和更新您的家庭信息. Use the gold Directory Preferences 按钮，如果您希望在S-Book中隐藏其他家庭的任何信息, SSA's secure online directory.
- In August:
- Register for After School Adventurers for the fall term if needed. You'll receive an email when registration opens. See more information below.
- Set up your child's MyPaymentsPlus account 以支付SSA的包容性学费计划中包含的膳食以外的任何额外的食品和饮料购买. Access your MPP account at www.mypaymentsplus.com or via the iOS or Android 应用程序检查余额，付款和查看购买历史.
- Download the Daily Dress Code and go school uniform shopping! 购买SSA的polo衫和运动衫，以及为全家人准备的牛头犬装备 SSA Spirit Store!
- You'll receive a welcome email from Lower School Head Dr. Jennifer Asmonga为您带来新学年开学的详细报道.
Important Dates
- Monday, Aug. 28 - New Student Orientation
- Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Academy Opening Day; Noon Dismissal for PK & K
Calendars
Summer Reading Lists
Summer Math Packets
Dress Code
除非行政部门另有规定，低年级的学生每天都穿校服上学. Uniform clothing may be purchased from any store; however, 我们已经包括了一些与特定供应商有关的信息. Download the Daily Dress Code PDF. SSA polos and sweatshirts can be purchased at the SSA Spirit Store.
Transportation Services
SSA交通协调员Linda Porter将在夏天与您的家人联系，告知您需要采取的任何步骤，以获得2023-2024年的学区或合同巴士服务. Then, 您所在的学区将在8月中下旬与您联系，告知您具体的公交时刻表和站点信息. Please visit our transportation page for additional information.
Linda Porter
Transportation Coordinator
lporter@casa-escudo.com
After School Programs
After School Adventurers (ASA) 乡村日校的课外活动是包罗万象的吗. Each day has the opportunity for enrichment classes, homework help, unstructured play, snack time, and more. The program runs from 3-6 p.m. 每个学期提供每周1-5天的费率，或者每天收费. Fall Term 2023 registration will open in early August.
Camp Brain SSA暑期和课外活动是否使用在线注册系统. 当父母注册这些可选项目时，他们可以建立一个CampBrain账户.
Terry Polczynski
After School Adventurers Site Coordinator
adventurers@casa-escudo.com
Junior School Families
- To-Dos and Important Dates
- Summer Reading Lists
- Summer Math Packets
- Dress Code
- Transportation Services
- After School Programs
To-Dos and Important Dates
Summer To-Dos
- Now:
- Download the Summer Reading List 想知道孩子2023-2024年的成绩，就去图书馆或书店吧!
- By June 30:
- Download and send the Final Transcript Release Form 给你孩子现在就读的学校索要一份最终成绩单, 完成2022-2023学年的最终成绩, be sent to SSA.
- By Aug. 1:
- Complete required medical and athletic forms in Magnus Health. To access your SSA Magnus Health account, log in to Veracross 然后点击新家庭门户或父门户上的金色Magnus生命值按钮. Read the May 25 email with instructions and download the FAQ document.
- 确保SSA有最新的家庭联系信息，包括家庭住址 & phone, parent emails & mobile phones. Log in to Veracross and click the gold Household Profile Update 按钮，随时查看和更新您的家庭信息. Use the gold Directory Preferences 按钮，如果您希望在S-Book中隐藏其他家庭的任何信息, SSA's secure online directory.
- In August:
- Register for After School Explorers for the fall term if needed. You'll receive an email when registration opens. See more information below.
- Set up your child's MyPaymentsPlus account 以支付SSA的包容性学费计划中包含的膳食以外的任何额外的食品和饮料购买. Access your MPP account at www.mypaymentsplus.com or via the iOS or Android 应用程序检查余额，付款和查看购买历史.
- Download the Daily Dress Code and go school uniform shopping! 购买SSA的polo衫和运动衫，以及为全家人准备的牛头犬装备 SSA Spirit Store!
- You'll receive a welcome email from Lower School Head Dr. Jennifer Asmonga为您带来新学年开学的详细报道.
Important Dates
- Monday, Aug. 28 - New Student Orientation
- Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Academy Opening Day; Noon Dismissal for PK & K
Calendars
Summer Reading Lists
Summer Math Packets
Dress Code
除非行政部门另有规定，低年级的学生每天都穿校服上学. Uniform clothing may be purchased from any store; however, 我们已经包括了一些与特定供应商有关的信息. Download the Daily Dress Code PDF. SSA polos and sweatshirts can be purchased at the SSA Spirit Store.
Transportation Services
SSA交通协调员Linda Porter将在夏天与您的家人联系，告知您需要采取的任何步骤，以获得2023-2024年的学区或合同巴士服务. Then, 您所在的学区将在8月中下旬与您联系，告知您具体的公交时刻表和站点信息. Please visit our transportation page for additional information.
Linda Porter
Transportation Coordinator
lporter@casa-escudo.com
After School Programs
After School Explorers (ASE) 初中的课外活动是包罗万象的吗. 选项包括丰富课程，音乐课，学习中心，和非结构化的游戏. The program runs from 3-6 p.m. 每个学期提供每周1-5天的费率，或者每天收费. Fall Term 2023 registration will open in early August.
Camp Brain SSA暑期和课外活动是否使用在线注册系统. 当父母注册这些可选项目时，他们可以建立一个CampBrain账户.
Questions?
Email explorers@casa-escudo.com
Middle School Families
- To-Dos and Important Dates
- Music and Athletic & Activity Selections
- Summer Reading Lists & Assignments
- Baseline Concussion Testing
- Math Placement Information
- Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
- Dress Code & Supply Lists
- Transportation Services
- Fall Preseason Athletics
To-Dos and Important Dates
Summer To-Dos
- Now:
- If you have not yet done so, please complete the Music and Athletic/Activity Selection Form for your child as soon as possible. 请看下面的有用资源来帮助你的孩子做出他们的选择.
- Download the summer reading list and assignment for your child's 2023-2024 grade below.
- Register your child for baseline concussion testing 从6月12日至8月3日，每周一至周四与SSA的运动教练一起上课. See below for details and registration info.
- By June 30:
- Download and send the Final Transcript Release Form 给你孩子现在就读的学校索要一份最终成绩单, 完成2022-2023学年的最终成绩, be sent to SSA.
- In July
- Bulldog Basics 是为今年初入中学的学生准备新学年的选修课吗. 该项目将于7月31日至8月1日周一至周二上午9点开始.m.-3 p.m. See below to register.
- By Aug. 1:
- Complete required medical and athletic forms in Magnus Health. To access your SSA Magnus Health account, log in to Veracross 然后点击新家庭门户或父门户上的金色Magnus生命值按钮. Read the May 25 email with instructions and download the FAQ document.
- 确保SSA有最新的家庭联系信息，包括家庭住址 & phone, parent emails & mobile phones. Log in to Veracross and click the gold Household Profile Update 按钮，随时查看和更新您的家庭信息. Use the gold Directory Preferences 按钮，如果您希望在S-Book中隐藏其他家庭的任何信息, SSA's secure online directory.
- In August:
- Set up your child's MyPaymentsPlus account 以支付SSA的包容性学费计划中包含的膳食以外的任何额外的食品和饮料购买. Access your MPP account at www.mypaymentsplus.com or via the iOS or Android 应用程序检查余额，付款和查看购买历史.
- Download the Dress Code and Class Supply List and go back-to-school shopping! 购买SSA的polo衫和运动衫，以及为全家人准备的牛头犬装备 SSA Spirit Store!
- You'll receive a welcome email 中学校长米歇尔·默森(Michelle Merson)详细介绍了新学年的开学情况.
Important Dates
- Monday-Tuesday, July 31-Aug. 1 - Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
- Monday, Aug. 28 - New Student Orientation
- Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Academy Opening Day
Calendars
Music and Athletic & Activity Selections
Please complete the Music and Athletic/Activity Selection Form 为您的孩子尽快，如果你还没有这样做.
Helpful Resources
- Music Selection Letter
- Athletic Selection Letter
- Athletic & Activity Descriptions
- Athletic Exemption Policy
- Helpful Athletic Tidbits for Parents
Contacts
- Brian Johnston, Assistant Head of School, 412-968-3154
- David Vadnais, Athletic Director, 412-968-3107
Summer Reading Lists & Assignments
下载您的孩子将在秋季入学的年级的夏季阅读信息:
Sixth Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Annotated List
Seventh Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Annotated List
Summer Reading Assignment
Eighth Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Survey Assignment
Baseline Concussion Testing
A SWAY baseline concussion test is mandatory for all newly enrolled students entering grades 7-12 and all returning students entering grades 7, 9 and 11 prior to participation in athletics. 测试将由SSA的运动教练提供 June 12-August 3 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-7 p.m. 麦克罗伊科学与创新中心，高中校园126室.
To register, email athletic trainer Kaelin Agar and/or Chris Leonard 写上你孩子的名字和他们来参加考试的日期和时间. Testing is by appointment only; no drop-ins allowed. 学生应将SWAY医疗应用程序下载到手机或平板电脑上，并将其带到考试现场. 没有自己设备的学生也可以使用平板电脑.
For more information, read this AHN document 有关SWAY计划或联系上述运动教练之一.
Math Placement Information
Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
Before school starts at the end of August, 我们希望您的孩子能加入我们为所有新生准备的丰富课程. 阴暗面学院斗牛犬基础课程将于 Monday, July 31, and Tuesday, August 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 该项目为您的孩子提供了了解校园的机会, make new friends, work with faculty members, 并学习在中学取得成功的工具. Register online. Questions? Contact Kasey Fron.
Dress Code & Supply Lists
Dress Code
中学的着装规范是根据学生的意见制定的, parents, 教师和行政人员，包括日常着装和盛装日着装指南. Download the Middle School Dress Code. SSA polos and sweatshirts can be purchased at the SSA Spirit Store.
Class Supply Lists
To make back-to-school shopping easier, 确保你的孩子有他们上课所需的一切, 每个年级提供建议的班级供应清单. Download the Middle School Class Supply List.
Transportation Services
SSA交通协调员Linda Porter将在夏天与您的家人联系，告知您需要采取的任何步骤，以获得2023-2024年的学区或合同巴士服务. Then, 您所在的学区将在8月中下旬与您联系，告知您具体的公交时刻表和站点信息. Please visit our transportation page for additional information.
Linda Porter
Transportation Coordinator
lporter@casa-escudo.com
Fall Preseason Athletics
Senior School Families
- To-Dos and Important Dates
- Course Registration
- Summer Reading Assignments
- Baseline Concussion Testing
- Boarding & Residential Life Information
- Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
- Dress Code
- Transportation Services
- Fall Preseason Athletics
- Welcome Packet
To-Dos and Important Dates
Summer To-Dos
- Now:
- Download the summer reading list for your child below.
- Register your child for baseline concussion testing 从6月12日至8月3日，每周一至周四与SSA的运动教练一起上课. See below for details and registration info.
- By June 30:
- Download and send the Final Transcript Release Form 给你孩子现在就读的学校索要一份最终成绩单, 完成2022-2023学年的最终成绩, be sent to SSA.
- In July
- Bulldog Basics 这是一个选修课，是为今年即将进入高中的学生准备新学年的吗. 该项目将于7月31日至8月1日周一至周二上午9点开始.m.-3 p.m. See below to register.
- By Aug. 1:
- Complete required medical and athletic forms in Magnus Health. To access your SSA Magnus Health account, log in to Veracross 然后点击新家庭门户或父门户上的金色Magnus生命值按钮. Read the May 25 email with instructions and download the FAQ document.
- 确保SSA有最新的家庭联系信息，包括家庭住址 & phone, parent emails & mobile phones. Log in to Veracross and click the gold Household Profile Update 按钮，随时查看和更新您的家庭信息. Use the gold Directory Preferences 按钮，如果您希望在S-Book中隐藏其他家庭的任何信息, SSA's secure online directory.
- In August:
- 你会收到一封来自学术办公室的电子邮件，上面有澳门葡京娱乐平台如何访问你孩子的网站的说明 course enrollments in the Veracross Parent Portal.
- You'll receive an email from the Deans' Office with a Welcome Packet 包含有关学年开学日期的信息, including the calendar, schedules, dress code and more. 欢迎资料包也将于备妥后张贴如下.
- If your child is playing a fall sport, 教练会给他们发一封邮件，告诉他们季前赛的信息. Preseason start dates are noted below.
- Set up your child's MyPaymentsPlus account 以支付SSA的包容性学费计划中包含的膳食以外的任何额外的食品和饮料购买. Access your MPP account at www.mypaymentsplus.com or via the iOS or Android 应用程序检查余额，付款和查看购买历史.
- Review the dress code and go back to school shopping! Stock up on Bulldog dress-down day gear at the SSA Spirit Store!
- You'll receive a welcome email 高中校长Trixie sabdulayo为我们带来了新学年开学的更多细节.
Important Dates
- Monday-Tuesday, July 31-Aug. 1 - Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
- Monday, Aug. 7 - Preseason Begins for Football and Golf
- Monday, Aug. 14 - Preseason Begins for Other Fall Sports
- Monday, Aug. 29 - New Student Orientation
- Tuesday, Aug. 30 - Academy Opening Day
Calendars
Course Registration
2023-2024 Senior School Course Catalog
所有新入学的学生及其家长将在入学后不久由教务处联系，安排分班考试和课程申请.
高中家长将在8月初收到一封电子邮件，说明如何访问孩子的课程注册 in the Veracross Parent Portal.
Questions? Contact Dean of Studies Claire Logsdon.
Summer Reading Assignments
Baseline Concussion Testing
A SWAY baseline concussion test is mandatory for all newly enrolled students entering grades 7-12 and all returning students entering grades 7, 9 and 11 prior to participation in athletics. 测试将由SSA的运动教练提供 June 12-August 3 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-7 p.m. 麦克罗伊科学与创新中心，高中校园126室.
To register, email athletic trainer Kaelin Agar and/or Chris Leonard 写上你孩子的名字和他们来参加考试的日期和时间. Testing is by appointment only; no drop-ins allowed. 学生应将SWAY医疗应用程序下载到手机或平板电脑上，并将其带到考试现场. 没有自己设备的学生也可以使用平板电脑.
For more information, read this AHN document 有关SWAY计划或联系上述运动教练之一.
Boarding & Residential Life Information
Bulldog Basics Summer Prep Program
Before school starts at the end of August, 我们希望您的孩子能加入我们为所有新生准备的丰富课程. 阴暗面学院斗牛犬基础课程将于 Monday, July 31, and Tuesday, August 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 该项目为您的孩子提供了了解校园的机会, make new friends, work with faculty members, 并学习在高中取得成功的工具. Register online.
Dress Code
Transportation Services
SSA交通协调员Linda Porter将在夏天与您的家人联系，告知您需要采取的任何步骤，以获得2023-2024年的学区或合同巴士服务. Then, 您所在的学区将在8月中下旬与您联系，告知您具体的公交时刻表和站点信息. Please visit our transportation page for additional information.
Linda Porter
Transportation Coordinator
lporter@casa-escudo.com
Fall Preseason Athletics
Fall preseason for golf and football begins Monday, August 7. Preseason for all other fall sports begins Monday, August 14. 一些秋季队还会举行可选的夏季练习和训练. 报名参加秋季队的学生应在7月或8月收到教练的通知，包括季前赛时间表和信息. View Summer and Fall 2023 Preseason Information here. 秋季总教练列在下面-给教练发电子邮件，点击他们的名字. Team schedules can be accessed in the Athletics > Senior School Teams section of the website.
- Cheerleading: Charla Southers
- Boys' Cross Country: Paul Ejzak '89
- Girls' Cross Country: Sue Whitney
- Field Hockey: Elizabeth Patterson '93
- Football*: Chuck DiNardo '00
- Boys' Golf: David Lieberman
- Girls' Golf: Betsy Thompson
- Boys' Soccer: Ed Ellsworth
- Girls' Soccer: Mary Lynch
- Girls' Tennis: David Hasley
- Girls' Volleyball*: Sophia Duck
*足球和女子排球项目是与社区学院合作赞助的. 足球合作社由SSA主办，TNA学生参加SSA足球队比赛. 排球合作社由TNA主办，SSA学生参加TNA排球队比赛.