May 8-   Progress reports will be sent home this week

May 12- Early Release (Dismissal at 1:00)

May 29- Memorial Day (Schools Closed)

May 31- 8th-Grade Promotion Ceremony at 9:00

June 1-  5th Grade PYP Exhibition Showcase and Move-Up Ceremony 

June 6-  Last Day of School (Half Day-11:15 Dismissal) 

GT Newsletter-April

Diversity and Inclusion Focus

• Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

• Mental Health Awareness Month

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

Buist Academy Foundation 

CCSD 22-23 Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Calendar (NEW)

We want to wish our students the best of luck on the SC Ready assessment. They are well prepared for this task. Remind students that during the test, they should remain calm, stay focused, keep a positive attitude, and put forth their best efforts. Scholars should get a good night's sleep and eat a well-balanced breakfast each morning. 

Testing Schedule for grades 3-8

• SC Ready - ELA - Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 11

• SC Ready - Math - Tuesday, May 16

• SC Ready - Science (grades 4 & 6 only) - Wednesday, May 17

Parent Notification and Information Letter - (English) (Spanish)

SC Ready Brochure (English) (Spanish)

Students may use the link below to participate in a tutorial video and online tools training before the assessments.

Online Tutorial and Training Tools 

May 1 was School Principal's Day. We would like to appreciate Mrs. White for her commitment and passion for making Buist Academy a wonderful school.  Thank you for all the hard work, vision, and many hours spent planning. Thank you for ensuring high expectations for teachers and students. We are glad you are our leader and we love you! 

Happy School Principal's Day!

Wednesday, May 10 is School Nurse Day.  Nurse Kim works hard to keep us informed, safe, and healthy.  We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to our staff and students. Please be sure to take time to give a gracious "Thank You" to her!

Registration and Residency Verification are required for all returning Buist Academy students. 

• Parents of returning students are able to use the PowerSchool Parent Portal to register student(s) for the 2023-2024 school year. 

• You will need to login into your Parent Portal account and update the information in your account.

• Parents of returning magnet school students will upload the Notarized Affidavit of Residency, one Category I document, and one Category II document. Registrations with missing items will not be approved. 

Notarized Affidavit of Residency

For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)

English Only Form

English and Spanish combined form

Category I Document for Residency Verification

(All items are to contain the current and correct address at the time of enrollment.)

For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)

Signed and dated current lease

Most recent real property tax bill

Copy of the ratified contract for purchase with the date of closing

Copy of the ratified contract for construction

Category II Document for Residency Verification

(All items are to contain the current and correct address at the time of enrollment.)

For details, see Residency Verification Document Requirements. (En Espanol)

electric or gas bill

water bill

phone bill (not cell phone)

cable bill or internet bill

car registration (not driver’s license)

pay stub (must show employer’s name, name and address of the parent/legal guardian or responsible person)

local, state, or federal agency correspondence (Social Security, Medicaid, DSS, IRS, food stamps, court documents, etc.) that reflects the name and address of the parent/legal guardian or responsible person

• Click here for additional details. 

Buist Academy Monthly Parenting/Family Engagement

Buist Academy now has an official Facebook page called Buist Academy Knights. There are several other Buist Academy Facebook groups. While these groups can be helpful and a resource to parents, they are not officially affiliated with the school. Any information or opinions shared do not reflect the views of Buist Academy. To verify or discuss any information that is of concern to you, contact your child's teacher, school counselor, or school administrators.

Buist Academy Family Handbook

Tips for Beating Test Anxiety/Consejos para superar la ansiedad ante los exámenes

Tips for Surviving Standardized Testing/Consejos para sobrevivir a los exámenes estandarizados

Charleston Elite Boys Lacrosse is registering players for the spring. For information click here.