ssa parent portal

What is the SSA parents section?

Welcome, SSA Parents! This section is designed to provide a centralized hub for information concerning your child's academic and student life at SSA. Explore the tabs below and the pages in the section menu for helpful links and information for all four SSA campuses.

How do I get a Social Security number for my child?

Most people apply for their child’s Social Security number at birth, usually at the hospital. When the time comes for your child’s first job, the number is already in place. For more information on getting your child a Social Security number and card, check out Social Security Numbers for Children.

What information do I need to register on the family access portal?

- The registration process requires the student's N number. NOT the student's PIN number. When entering the student's N number, do not enter the N or leading zero's. For instructions on registering as a new user on the Family Access portal (click here).

What is my social security account?

With your free, personal my Social Security account, you can receive personalized estimates of future benefits based on your real earnings, see your latest Statement, and review your earnings history. It even makes it easy to request a replacement Social Security Card or check the status of an application, from anywhere! Create an Account.

What is the Veracross Parent Portal?

Log in to the Veracross Parent Portal to access password-protected information such as the S-Book directory, your child's schedules and report cards, your VC Pay billing account, Magnus Health medical forms, household profile update form, school handbooks and forms, and more.

Where to mail SSA license plate?

To order an SSA license plate, complete and mail the Special Organization Plate application with a $50 check payable to SSA to: Shady Side Academy, Att n: Annamarie Turner, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.

How to access S-book on Veracross?

Log in to Veracross to access the S-Book via your web browser. To access the S-Book through the Shady Side app, tap Account, enter your Veracross credentials and click Remember Me (Note: returning parents must update their app login credentials to their new Veracross credentials.)

How many acres are there in SSA?

Across 189 acres and four campuses, SSA students have plenty of space to learn, play, create and compete.

What is your support?

Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

Do PA parents have to complete volunteer forms?

PA law requires parents to complete these forms prior to volunteering at school functions. There are two types of volunteers: