Buist Academy Parent Resource Site
Thanks for being a part of our Buist Family!
We are so glad to have you as a part of Buist Academy.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns to our Parent Educator, Ms. Chandler.
jill_chandler@charleston.k12.sc.us 843-727-2711
Important News:
May 6- Monday- Progress Reports Distributed This Week
May 23 - End of Course Exam - Algebra 1 (7th and 8th-grade students taking this course)
May 23- Spring Arts Extravaganza (5:30 PM)
May 24- Friday- Early Release (1:00 Dismissal)
May 27- Monday Holiday – Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 31- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00 AM)
June 6- 5th Grade PYP Exhibition Showcase and Move-Up Ceremony
June 10- Last Day of School (Half Day/11:15 Dismissal)
Diversity and Inclusion Focus
April is Diversity Awareness Month-Diversity Month started in 2004 and is a time to reflect and celebrate the differences within all of us to gain an authentic respect for how our own culture impacts the experiences of others. Throughout April, you have the opportunity to take real action with some creative ideas for celebrating various cultures and communities.
Building Practices for Inclusivity within the IB Community (link)
Equity and Inclusive Education in the IB (link)
2023-2024 Academic Calendar (NEW)
Buist Foundation: new Instagram @buistacademyfoundation
Helpful Links:
Click here for the Buist uniform and dress code policy. (en Español)
School Supply List- Grade-level tabs are at the bottom of the document.
2023-2024 Academic Calendar (NEW)-Please review this calendar as you make vacation/travel plans during the 23-24 school year.
Buist Academy Parent Resource Site/ Buist Academy Sitio de Recursos para los Padres
Buist Academy Foundation (Parent-School Organization)
Bus Code MRM7
The new fax number for Buist Academy is 843-790-2556.
Instagram: buistacademy
Facebook: Buist academy Knights
Twitter: @BuistAcademy85
YouTube Channel: Buist Academy YouTube Español
Quick Links
Summer Camps @ The Gaillard Center
We are excited to announce some additions to our Education & Community Program's 2024 Summer Camps. Scholarships are available for all camps. For more information, click here.or email sdevries@gaillardcenter.org.
These videos are available in English and Spanish.
Smithsonian Activity
We Built This: How Women Innovators Shaped the World. Stories, objects, puzzles, and activities are presented in this 12-page guide. To download the guide, click HERE.
Student Success Toolkit for Families
The Carolina Family Engagement Center (CFEC) Student Success Toolkit for Families is designed for any parent, family member or other adult who is dedicated to supporting a student in achieving success in school. When we say “parent,” we mean any person who is taking the lead role in a student’s life to help set them up for success. The Toolkit helps the family plan for their student’s success. It has worksheets to guide them in the process of developing the plan, implementing the plan, and evaluating what is working and what needs to be changed. The Toolkit was developed to help K-12 students in families with various backgrounds. It was guided by research and actual use with more than 15 families with their adolescent students. Each Toolkit Item has an overview that describes it, followed by a blank worksheet for use, and then an example of the information that could go on that worksheet. These Toolkit materials can be printed and used by anyone who is working with students and families. Changes can also be made by the user to fit individual students and families. This Toolkit was co-developed by a team at the Carolina Family Engagement Center (CFEC), housed in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina, and in partnership with the Wandersman Center. Our team is committed to the educational and life success of students and their families. CFEC is funded by U.S. Department of Education grants (#U310A180058 and #S310A230032).
Artsonia
Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers and students from around the world. Parents and family can view the art online, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork. You can view the artwork your child has created online at Artsonia.
Hope Center
Hope Center breakfast – Mon through Wed from 8am until 9am
Legal Assistance at the Hope Center -Tuesday’s beginning at 10am
Mental Health Services- Wednesday beginning at 9am
Government Benefits Enrollment Assistance- Wednesday beginning at 10am
Information on Meals at School
Please be aware that lunch and breakfast are no longer free of charge. You may apply for free or reduced lunch, or pay on your child's account.
Charleston County Public Library
The Charleston County Public Library loans SC Aquarium passes, Children Museum passes, State Park Passes. All CCSD Students have a library card number so visit Charleston County Public Library (ccpl.org) Look up the Park Pass you are interested in Classic Category and type in the pass you want to loan out and put the pass on hold.
The Charleston County Public Library also has Free Virtual Tutoring with a student's library Card. Visit Tutor.com Student Center | Charleston County Public Library (ccpl.org) to take advantage of this free resource.
Terrific Kids and Knights of the Months for April
Wide Open School Learning Activities
