The role of the school counseling department is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model, focusing on services that will have a positive impact on attendance, achievement, behavior.

Mission

The mission of the Berkeley County School District and Philip Simmons High School is to facilitate and support student-driven learning experiences by unleashing the power and potential of education. The Philip Simmons High School Counseling Department commits to the mission by working in collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, and the community to promote the academic, social-emotional, career development, and success of ALL students.

Vision

The vision of the Berkeley County School District and Philip Simmons High School is to create a future we dare to imagine and make a positive difference. The School Counseling Department supports the vision by providing services to promote the post-secondary success of ALL students.

Community Resources

• Berkeley Mental Health (843)761-8282

• MUSC Institute of Psychiatry (843)792-9888

• United Way’s 24 hour hotline – dial 211 or 1-800-922-2283

• Palmetto Behavioral Health (843)747-5830

Contacts

Mrs. Sallie Lawrence
School Counselor
Last Names A-L, Grades 10th -12th
lawrencesa@bcsdschools.net
P:843-471-2960 ext. 1009 F: 843-471-2309

Mrs. Ericka Mabry
Director/School Counselor
Last Names M-Z, Grades 10th -12th
mabrye@bcsdschools.net
P: 843-471-2960 ext. 1017 F: 843-471-2309

Ms. Catherine Salley
School Counselor
9th Grade
salleyc@bcsdschools.net
P: 843-471-2960 ext. 1066 F: 843-471-2309

Mrs. Dianne Moore-Hazlett, Registrar/Guidance Secretary (second line)
Enrollments & Withdrawals
moore-hazlettd@bcsdschools.net
P: 843-471-2960 ext. 1003 F: 843-471-2309

Mrs. Joi E. Williams
PowerSchool Clerk
Parent Portal and Report Cards
ellingtonc@bcsdschools.net
P: 843-471-2960 ext. 1006 F: 843-471-2309

Events:

Sign up for Accuplacer or ASVAB testing, or an event via link HERE

School Counseling Dept. Updates/Resources:

Students may sign up for Schoology via Class link with a designated access code below. Parents must contact the school counselor for an access code after their student has joined.

PSH 2025: DT4N-5B7V-7MKQS

PSH 2026: TM52-XZB7-H66G3

PSH 2027: GPTK-NR8J-W72QM

PSH 2028: QXSQ-7WVQ-2HPT8

Annual Student Outcome Goals

1. 100% of graduating seniors will have a postsecondary plan upon graduation.

2. By May 2025, 36 students of the 45 students who were identified at the end of the 2023-2024 school year as at-risk students failing multiple classes, having chronic absences, and discipline issues will be passing 75 percent of their classes.