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Important Dates and Reminders

May 4 - *MAP Reading (2nd-8th)

May 5 - *MAP Math (2nd-8th)

*Remote students are invited to test in person on these days.

May 17- e-Learning Day

May 17- Progress reports distributed via email

Revised CCSD Calendar

CCSD Virtual Calming Room (link)

CCSD COVID-19 Dashboard

Click here to register for the First View (Late Bus Notification) App. The Buist code for the App is MRM7.

Q3 Report Cards

There was an error on the template for Quarter 3 report cards. The column labeled S2 should be Q3. The grades reported in that column are accurate for the quarter. We apologize for any confusion. Contact Ms. Looney if you have any questions.

Buist Report to Parents 20-21

Students Participate in Decal Design Project

The 6th grade art students participated in Charleston County's recycling truck decal design project. The students are Irie Brisacher, Maya O'Leary, Clementine Williard, Kate Murphy, Rosella Drayton, Maizie Jarrett, Heather Helander, Lola Marvel, Grayson Glenn, and Curtis Dayson. They worked together to create their own design and drew it on a large 3'X6' magnetic sheet. The design theme was "Recycle Right". Look for their magnet design on recycling trucks around town!

Rookie Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Ms. Furr for being named the Buist Academy 20-21 Rookie Teacher of the Year.

Parenting Resources

The following links provide some tips to help make your child's screen time safe and healthy.

Social Media Affects on Teens

Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages

Healthy Limits on Video Games

Band Interest Survey

If your 5th-grade student has an interest in participating in middle school band, please complete this survey. At this time the survey is only to gather initial interest.

Spring Testing Schedule

Spring Testing Schedule for grades 3-8


SC Ready - ELA - Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27

SC Ready - Math - Wednesday, June 2

SCPASS - Science (grades 4 & 6 only) - Thursday, June 3

Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (grade 8 only) - Thursday June 3


Make Up Days - May 28, June 1, 4, and 7


*More information will be sent home prior to the testing dates. All state testing must be taken In-Person. Please contact Ms. Looney if you have any questions.

In-Person Return

There is available seating in all grade levels for any remote student to return to in-person learning. Based on your safety and comfort level, we encourage all of our families to return in these final weeks of school.

Please contact Ms. Looney (karrie_looney@charleston.k12.sc.us) if you are interested in having your student return in-person for the 4th quarter.

Buist Academy Website

Buist Academy Facebook

Buist Academy Instagram

Buist Academy Foundation

Buist Academy Kaleidoscope Newsletter

CCSD Website

Please do not park in the carpool lane during morning arrival or afternoon dismissal. This area is reserved for the safe unloading and loading of our students.

All car riders should use Anson Street for arrival and dismissal. Bus and bike riders should use Calhoun Street (Dogwood Alley).

Students not in class by 8:00 a.m. are marked tardy.

For the safety of our students and staff please yield to students entering and exiting their vehicle opposite of the curb during carpool. We ask that drivers please remain in your vehicle and allow staff on duty to assist your student as a courtesy to others.

If your student needs help with car seats and seat belts, after loading, please drive all the way up to assist them. We encourage you to teach students to independently perform these tasks.