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Boarding at Shady Side Academy offers a unique combination of benefits: an expansive 130-acre college-like campus, serving 440 day and boarding students in grades 9 – 12 with close proximity to the city of Pittsburgh giving students many options for enrichment and weekend activities.
Shady Side offers two choices for boarding. Five-day boarding allows those who live close by to spend time with family on weekends. Seven-day boarding is great for students who live beyond commuting distance and want to open themselves to further opportunities through weekend cultural, educational and service activities that take advantage of our campus and city.
The boarding program is intentionally small with a capacity of 75 boarders. During the 2018-2019 school year, students came from nine states and five countries. The ratio of students to adults living on campus is 2:1, allowing students to easily access teachers for academic assistance, mentorship and support.
At Shady Side, there is a balanced approach to education with a commitment to students’ academic, physical and emotional development. Putting that approach into action is a caring faculty and staff dedicated to fostering a true love of learning. Class sizes, averaging 15 students, encourage a strong sense of community and Shady Side’s academic program provides a challenging yet nurturing atmosphere in which learning occurs at the highest levels.
The broad academic program exists in an atmosphere that encourages inquiry, questioning, self-determination and creativity. Arts and athletics are an integral part of the curriculum. More than 50 extracurricular activities and clubs support students’ diverse interests.
Faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. Eighty-four percent hold advanced degrees, and they participate regularly in professional development activities. They believe in a traditional approach to learning while developing creative curricula and determining how to best meet the needs of individual students.
Senior School students refine critical thinking, writing and analytical skills that distinguish them in the college search. Three full-time college counselors are dedicated to helping students find "best fit" colleges and universities that will nurture their abilities and undiscovered talents, while allowing them to realize their career aspirations. The Academy enjoys a 100 percent college matriculation rate.
423 Fox Chapel RoadPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 15238 (412) 968-3000
Director of Admissions: Meredith Colicchie Admissions Phone:(412) 968-3180Fax:412-968-3120 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shadysideacademy.org
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Summary: The Senior School has an extensive academic curriculum, designed to help students collect, analyze and synthesize data; state and support arguments; and work effectively with groups of people.Three elements form the basis of the academic program: 1) Students are dedicated and thoughtful in their work. This is apparent in classrooms and communal spaces around campus, where students can be seen applying themselves to academic work. 2) The faculty creates an experience that helps students grow and gain knowledge. They challenge students to develop through a host of academic activities. 3) Shady Side Academy is a learning community; we work together to grow and learn.Knowing that every person learns differently, Shady Side Academy provides a unique learning environment for each student. Small classes enable teachers to know students as individual learners and help each one develop in a way that is personally beneficial and fitting.
Department Director: Sophie Lau
Average Class Size: 15
Full Time Teachers: 63
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 84.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 6
Notable Achievements: #1 Best Private High School (Pittsburgh) Niche.com, #4 Best Boarding High School (PA) Niche.com
Summary: The Senior School experience is an all-inclusive one that engages students throughout the entire day. Students begin classes at 8:15 a.m. and participate in a variety of activities until late afternoon or early evening. From the classroom to the art studio and stage, from the playing field to the dorm (for boarding students), students and teachers share a common experience that leads to close student/faculty relationships.Everywhere on campus, dedicated faculty members work to create an interconnected experience that helps students develop into the people they hope to be. Research shows that students benefit greatly from being part of a thoughtful, academic community, and the Senior School faculty and staff work to create such an environment every day.
Department Director: Chad Green
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 35
No. of Girls Dorms: 1
No. of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: The Student Life Office is responsible for overseeing school experiences that occur outside the academic classroom and off the athletic fields. From organizing new student orientation to holding class elections, the Student Life team seeks to provide experiences that allow students to grow to their full potential while being shaped by the Academy’s Guiding Principles. Student government, clubs, fundraisers, school dances, CUP days, producing the Daily Bulletin and coordinating the advising program are all part of the Student Life Office.Students enjoy a college-like atmosphere on our 130-acre campus, with six academic buildings, two dormitories, a professional theater and full athletic facilities. A variety of leadership opportunities exist for Senior School students to develop their leadership skills. Shady Side offers a Service Learning program that engages students with community service that is both local and global. Students have the opportunity to join and lead student clubs based on their interests, with guidance from a faculty advisor.The Student Life Staff includes the dean of student life, the four form deans and the director of student activities.
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Summary: The Senior School offers a rich, multi-faceted arts program that builds fundamental arts skills in core courses while providing continued stimulation through an array of electives. Students have the opportunity to explore their creative interests and develop their unique talents. Shady Side's athletic program is divided into three distinct areas: athletics, physical education and health education. The primary goals at the junior varsity and freshman levels are skill development, physical conditioning, knowledge of strategy, discipline, fun and game participation. Success in competition is encouraged, but not at the expense of student participation or individual preparation for an upper level team. At the varsity level, one of the primary goals is to field highly competitive teams. Shady Side Academy athletes are expected to exhibit excellence in skill, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship as well as pride in self and in Shady Side Academy.
Arts Department Director: Cari Batchelar
Athletics Department Director: Eugene Deal
Notable Achievements: 21 seniors committed to NCAA programs in 12 sports, American High School Theatre Festival in Scotland
Summary: The College Counseling staff works as a team to help all Shady Side Academy students reach their future goals. Our three full-time college counselors are dedicated to assisting students in finding "best fit" colleges and universities that will nurture their abilities and undiscovered talents, while allowing them to realize their career aspirations.
Department Director: Lauren Lieberman
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
David McCullough (Class of 1951) Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian
Matt McKeown (Class of 2003) Aerospace Engineer, SpaceX
Melissa Ryzik (Class of 1994) Writer, received Pulitzer Prize in Public Service
Chris Frantz (Class of 1970) Drummer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Talking Heads
Kerry Hannon (Class of 1978) Author and finance writer for Forbes and USA Today
Courtney Hershey Bress (Class of 1992) Principal harpist, Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Peter Ackerman (Class of 1988) Hollywood screenwriter; credits include the animated film "Ice Age"
Ray Doshi (Class of 1990) Inventor, CEO of Piper Biosciences
Leah Schwartz (Class of 2007) Co-founder, Andie, a direct to consumer swimwear company
Christian Borle (Class of 1991) Tony Award-winning Broadway and TV actor
Summary: SSA Summer has provided generations of Pittsburgh's children with quality and affordable summer programs. Our three campuses play host to a wealth of day camps, summer school classes, sports camps, focus camps and more for kids in grades PK-12. We welcome children from across the Pittsburgh region and beyond to study, play, grow and excel! SSA Summer offers several unique experiences for high school students to learn and grow over the summer, including for-credit summer school courses, enrichment classes and camp internships.
Department Director: Nate Verbanets
Summary: