Counseling Services
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PSH Profile
In attempt to better serve our students and parents during these unprecedented times, school counselors can be reached via text or phone call, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:20 AM - 4:20 PM, at our Google Voice #s.
Dr. Edmondson's # is (843) 212-6275 and Mrs. Kennedy's # is (803) 570-2789.
Email: kennedydena@bcsdschools.net , edmondsonj@bcsdschools.net, or goodrichj@bcsdschools.netYou may also reach the school counseling team via any of the following
- REMIND School Counseling Updates (click and view)
- Instagram @ psh_school_counselors
- Sign up for Accuplacer or ASVAB testing, or an event via link HERE
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
Mrs. JoAnne Goodrich, Registrar
goodrichj@bcsdschools.net
(843) 471-2960 ext. 1009
(843) 471-2309 FaxDr. Juann Edmondson, Director of School Counseling
Edmondsonj@bcsdschools.net
(843) 471-2960 ext. 1025
Last Names A-L
Schedule your IGP conference @ https://edmondsonj-6.youcanbook.me/Mrs. Dena Kennedy, School Counselor
kennedydena@bcsdschools.net
(843) 471-2960 ext. 1017
Last Names M-Z
Schedule your IGP conference @ https://kennedydena.youcanbook.meMrs. Dominique Ford, Social Worker
Forddominique@bcsdschools.net
(843) 471-2960 ext. 1009Mrs. Joi Ellington, Powerschool Clerk
Ellingtonc@bcsdschools.net
(843) 471-2960 ext. 1006
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.
Annual Student Outcome Goals
1. 100% of students will identify a career filed of interest.
2. 50% of at-risk students will pass required courses needed to graduate at the end of first semester.