August 30-MYP (6th-8th) Open House for Parent/5:45-6:45

August 31-PYP (3rd-5th) Open House for Parents/5:45-6:45

September 12-Picture Day (School Uniform Pictures)

Click here for school picture information.

Bus Tracking Code MRM7 

Helpful Links:

• Click here for the Buist uniform and dress code policy. 

• School Supply List- Grade-level tabs are at the bottom of the document.

• Attendance Q&A Brochure for Parents | En Español

• 2023-2024 Academic Calendar (NEW)-Please review this calendar as you make vacation/travel plans during the 23-24 school year. 

• School Meal Application and Videos 

• CCSD Family Resources

• Buist Academy Parent Resource Site/ Buist Academy Sitio de Recursos para los Padres 

• Buist Academy Foundation (Parent-School Organization)

The Buist Academy Foundation welcomed teachers back to school with lunch and Amazon gift cards.

Thank you for helping our faculty and staff to prepare for an amazing school year!

Our amazing downtown location affords us the opportunity 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. 

Elementary and middle school sports can be complicated to navigate. There are many options for these age groups through local recreation departments.  Most athletic teams at Buist Academy are led by parent volunteers. 

Please click here for more sports information. 

Attention Buist families- CCSD is now accepting nominations for additional aptitude screening for those students in grades 3-5 who have not yet been identified as gifted. 

Please use the nomination forms on our nominations page to nominate your student. There is no need to nominate a student who is already identified.

Click the link below for additional details. 

https://www.ccsdschools.com/Page/1458

It is not too late to pay your instructional fees for the 2023-2024 school year.

Instructional and Technology Fees ($75):

We accept cash, checks, or online payments at

https://buistacademy.revtrak.net/

Make Checks Payable to Buist Academy

Instructional and technology fees cover a wide variety of instructional costs including but not limited to workbooks, scholastic readers, online instructional programs, teaching resources, classroom supplies, behavior incentives, copy paper, and select field trips. As funds are depleted, teachers may make donation requests later in the academic year.

When students attend school regularly and on time, we know the outcomes are more positive for students.

CCSD Attendance Website

En Español-GUÍA PARENTAL PARA TENER ÉXITO AL REGRESAR A LA ESCUELA 

Attendance/Truancy Laws and CCSD Board Policies

• CCSD Policy JE- Compulsory Attendance 

• CCSD Policy JH- Student Absences and Excuses

Please click this link if you want to volunteer for school-wide events. 

There will be additional teacher and grade-level volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. 

In order to be considered for a volunteer position with the Charleston County School District, please access and complete the volunteer application. Approved applications are good for three years. 

Effective July 1, 2023,  individuals who wish to volunteer with CCSD will be required to pay $5 to cover the cost of the required criminal background check. 

Voluntariado enlace en español 

Families, students & staff have the opportunity to “Rent the Rock” to recognize a student’s birthday, show school spirit, thank or recognize a teacher or staff member, congratulatory events, etc. 

The Buist Spirit Rock is located on the Buist playground. Please sign up for the day you want your message displayed. (ie. student's birthday is 2/26. Sign up for the 2/26 date.) 

The cost to "Rent the Rock" is $15 per 24 hours. All fees must be paid in full, in advance of the start of your 24-hour time slot, and prior to decoration.

Please click here to reserve the rock!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Diana Yarborough at dianayarborough@gmail.com with the subject line “Buist Spirit Rock” and she will get back to you as soon as possible. 

BA 2023-2024 AM/PM PROCEDURES

BUIST ACADEMY FAST FACTS

Buist Academy Student and Family Handbook

Español  

Directrices para la Llegada y Salida 

Hechos rápidos

Manual del Alumno y la Familia

Código de Vestimenta para el Grado Buist

Our goal is to dismiss students in a safe and timely manner. We have a number dismissal system. Please make sure your child's number is visible through your driver's side windshield.

The car rider line will start to move faster after the first week or two of school. All students should be picked up by 3:20.

Please respect fellow Buist families and the surrounding community by following the correct car rider procedures.

• East Bay St. to George St.

• George St. to Anson St.

• Do Not Block the George St. 3-way stop or the Menotti St. entrance.

• Review the car rider map. Following this route helps to ensure the safety of our school community and gives respect to our neighbors by not blocking driveways on George St. or intersections.