Main Office Hours-Monday-Friday from 7:25-3:45 

Please use the Anson St. entrance after 3:45. 

August 20-MYP-Middle School (6th-8th)-Open House/Parent Orientation/5:45-6:45 

August 21-PYP-Elementary School (3rd-5th)-Open House/Parent Orientation/5:45-6:45

Due to limited space, we request parent/guardian-only attendance at open house. Report to your student's homeroom/1st-period class. 

September 19- School Uniform Picture Day 

August is National Civility Month. This month emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness, empathy, and respect. It's an opportunity to reflect on how our actions affect those around us and find ways to improve ourselves in this regard. The month aims to create a more harmonious society by reminding people to be kind, empathetic, and open-minded. That sounds like a very IB way to treat others! 

Helpful Links:

CANVAS - Allows parents to view student assignments, due dates, and teachers' lesson plans. 

What is PowerSchool Parent Portal? (link) Access your child's grades and assignment information.

• Attendance Q&A Brochure for Parents | En Español

• School Meal Application and Videos 

• CCSD Family Resources

• Buist Academy Foundation (Parent-School Organization)

• 2024-2025 Academic Calendar -Please review this calendar as you make vacation/travel plans for the 24-25 school year. 

• Buist Academy Dress Code- Please make sure your student is following the uniform and dress code policy. If you need assistance with uniforms, don't hesitate to contact Ms. Chandler.

• Bus Tracking/First View Code: GF8G 

One of our students had a minor accident after school last week while crossing the intersection of Meeting and Calhoun St. We are thankful that the student is doing well and has no major injuries. 

This incident serves as a reminder that Buist Academy is located near busy streets. Please remind students to use caution while navigating the streets of downtown Charleston before and after school. 

Tips:

• Only cross the street at crosswalks

• Use the crossing signals 

• Look both ways before crossing the street (even on one-way streets)

• Stay alert and avoid any distractions  

Curriculum Associates celebrates iReady Super Stretch Schools! These are schools with an enrollment of over 200 students who had 55% or more students reach Stretch Growth. Buist is one of six schools in CCSD with this national recognition. Congratulations to our students! Great job Buist family! 

2024-2025 Faculty Staff Contact List (new)

Click here to pay fees

Buist Academy Student and Family Handbook 

BA 2024-2025 AM/PM PROCEDURES

BUIST ACADEMY FAST FACTS

School Uniform Tops are Available at RevTrak-School Store

Hi Buist Parents, 

I’m Dr. Tracie Howe and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Instructional Coach and International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator at Buist. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and have taught at Buist for the past 14 years and in Charleston County for over 20 years. Throughout my time at Buist, I have served as the Science Department Chair, the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Department Chair, a District Science Kit Trainer, and District Professional Development presenter. I have organized and coached students in competitions and clubs including SeaPerch, Lego Robotics, Trebuchet, You Be The Chemist, Lowcountry Science Fair, and sewing. Before designing and implementing Buist’s STEM program in 2017, I was the 7th/8th Science teacher. 

My new role is to support our educators in delivering high-quality instruction and to guide the continued success of our IB program, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the challenges of the future. I look forward to continuing working with you and the Buist community to make this school year a successful and enriching experience for your children.

https://www.ibo.org/

The 2024 LEGO Robotics League is back for year two! We are looking for students in grades 5-8 to join the Buist Bots. Engage in research, coding, and engineering. We will be building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of the Submerged Challenge this season. Practices will be after school.  

Students must see Mrs. Biggs or Dr. Howe to receive an application. 

Our amazing downtown location allows us to explore Charleston. We would love permission to take students on a variety of walking field trips throughout the school year. 

Please click the link below to learn more about walking field trips and to sign the permission slip. 

Click here to sign the walking field trip permission form. 

Buist Bus Routes and Important Information

Please see this link for a list of Buist bus stops and pick-up times. 

Buist utilizes CCSD magnet bus stops and transportation procedures. Bus stops are routed to centralized meeting points.CCSD policy establishes that magnet stops are routed within 5 miles of the students' home addresses. Families, therefore, are responsible for getting students to and from stops.

CCSD School Bus Lookup Tool 

Transportation Website - ccsdschools.com/transportation 

Para español, haga clic en traducir en la parte superior del sitio web de transporte de CCSD - ccsdschools.com/transportation 

The School Bus Lookup Tool will allow you to enter your address to locate your bus stop

Directions: (1) Locate the Bus Stop Lookup Tool under Bus Stop Information. (2) Click on the Bus Stop Lookup Tool link. (3) Choose Buist ACDY from the top drop-down menu (School Is). (4) Enter your address in the Magnet Bus Stops Near Me search field and click on the search icon. (5) Use the scroll bar to locate the nearest Buist bus stop.