ok so I figured this out. Here are the steps I took
Create a php file in your themes directory
wordpress Dir -> Themes -> YOUR THEME NAME -> newfile.php
In this file add the following:
<?php /* Template Name: theme-child */ ?>
<?php get_header(); ?>
// your custom script here
<?php get_footer(); ?>
**Then go to Pages -> New Page
Within the new page on the sidebar select template and look for your template name that you defined in the top of the custom file.
Name and publish your page. Viola you should have a live page with your custom code in it.