September 2- Monday Holiday – Labor Day (Schools and Offices Closed) 

September 9- Monday Progress Reports Distributed This Week 

September 19-Thursday School Uniform Picture Day 

September 20- Friday Family Data Conferences (No School for Students) 

• Click here to view the BA Club Wishlist

IB Diversity and Inclusion Focus 

• September 15-October 15-National Hispanic Heritage Month

Helpful Links:

• Click here for the CCSD CTE Newsletter.

• Click here to access the Buist Academy Parent Resource Site. 

• 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 

Buist Academy follows a Special School Gifted and Talented model. Our students are not pulled out of class to attend a separate GT or SAIL class. Students in grades 3-5 will receive GT services incorporated into core classes taught by at least one GT-endorsed or certified teacher. Students in grades 6-8 will have at least one CCSD honors-level course. At Buist Academy, all middle school core courses are taken at the honors level. 

Several years ago, a GT enhancement class was added to our program. This "stretch" course is used to help supplement our ongoing efforts to support student growth and critical thinking skills. This is not a required class, and scheduling may look different every year. 

The International Baccalaureate program is recognized as a GT extension program at Buist Academy. This program focuses on an inquiry-based learning model for our PYP and MYP students. Extension models that supplement and support GT program models are critical for a full continuum of services for gifted and high-potential learners.

Our mission is to challenge all students in a rigorous environment. The GT program is just one way that we aim to fulfill that goal. 

Click here for Ms. Biggs' monthly GT Newsletter. 

Shawntay White,

Principal 

We need your help to support and spread CHEER to our related arts and foreign language teachers. At some point, parents will be asked to donate money to support homeroom/core content teachers. These funds are used to acknowledge birthdays and other special events. 

We do not want to forget about our WONDERFUL related arts and foreign language teachers. Each grade level is being asked to "adopt" two additional teachers to celebrate and remember during special times of the year. 

To ease this process, each grade level is assigned two teachers. Please click here to find out the teacher who has been assigned to your grade level.  More details will be given to room coordinators. This is 100% optional. 

Any token of your appreciation is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your support! 

Parent Educator:  Jill Chandler jill_chandler@charleston.k12.sc.us

Reminders:

• Please give teachers at least 24 hours (business days M-F) to respond to phone calls or emails.

• If you have questions or concerns, contact your child's teacher first.

School Mornings Without Stress/Mañanas escolares sin estrés

• Buist Clubs are a great way for students to connect and socialize while enjoying a fun activity. In order for all students to participate, we have clubs during the school day. Clubs are being organized to begin soon.  Club Wishlist

CCSD Progressive Discipline Plans and Code of Conduct 

2024-2025 Faculty Staff Contact List 

Click here to meet Academic Arts Teachers and Support Staff

Click here to pay fees

Buist Academy Student and Family Handbook 

BA 2024-2025 AM/PM PROCEDURES

BUIST ACADEMY FAST FACTS