Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free. ^TM This year's Red Ribbon Week theme will help amplify the campaign's mission to encourage children, families and communities to live healthy, happy and drug-free lives. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery and strength.

Erin’s Law, a 2014 amendment to the South Carolina Comprehensive Health Act, requires instruction in grades K-12 in the prevention of child sexual abuse. Instructional resources approved by the SC Department of Education will be used to provide teaching activities that are aligned with health education standards. More information about the curriculum can be located here. (Spanish version)

We hope to bring back more temporary remote and virtual students the week of November 9. Please complete the linked survey to let us know your preference.

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Per CCSD: By Friday, November 6, we will communicate with parents about any changes to their child’s teacher or courses - and provide information to families on how to prepare for in person instruction.

SCDHEC Flu Clinics

Here are the dates for the Children and Youth Initiative (CYI) DHEC flu clinics:

Mt. Pleasant Health Department

• Nov. 6th from 2 PM - 6 PM

• Nov. 7th from 9 AM- 2 PM

Northwoods Health Department

• Nov. 7th from 9 AM -2 PM

All 3 clinics will be walk-ins, no appointment needed. Parents are reminded to stay in their cars and call when they arrive to receive the flu vaccine. The main focus are school-aged students (elementary, middle and high); however, if asked they will give the flu shot to parents. There is no cost for the flu shot, but they do accept insurance.

As a part of the conclusion to the 3^rd-grade How We Express Ourselves-Change Makers Unit, Motivational Speaker and Author Chis Singleton came to share his recently released children's book. The book focuses on not bullying, acceptance, and the inclusion of others that may look different from you. The book titled, Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor came five years after Mr. Singleton lost his mother in the Mother Emanuel AME Church tragedy.

He has traveled to many different places to help spread his message of “love is stronger than hate." Mr. Singleton also served as the 2020 Buist Academy 8^th -grade virtual graduation guest speaker.

"People think that there’s a mystical power that I possess that allows me to stay so positive after going through some of the most adverse circumstances imaginable. But to me, there’s no secret, no magic. I just feel as though I’ve been through the storm numerous times, and I’ve come to realize that it won’t rain forever." Chris Singleton

Thank you to Mr. Baker (Teacher-Librarian) for arranging this wonderful, informative, and socially distanced event. Students also received a visit from the Official Mascot of the River Dogs, Charlie T. RiverDog.

Buist Academy for Advanced Studies follows the SC College-and-Career Ready Standards. The SCCCR standards are enhanced by the International Baccalaureate framework. Buist Academy has been an authorized IB school for over 13 years. Students participate in the Primary and Middle Years programs.

If you would like more information on the SCCCR standards or IB program, please click the links below. As always, consult your child's teacher about specific lessons and instructional resources.

IB Learner Profile

SC Family Friendly Standards

SC Department of Education

IB Website

What is an IB Education?

On Friday, October 23, out of an abundance of caution, there was an increased presence of CCSD Security on and around the Buist Academy campus. There has been recent negative attention (no viable threats) on social media directed towards our school due to images not associated with our school and inaccurate information regarding a grade-level assignment.

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff are one of our top priorities. SRO- Officer Braddish, CCSD Security, and the City of Charleston's School Security Response Team will continue to help ensure the safety and security of our school community.