Guidance
Welcome to the St. James High School Guidance Department!
Welcome to another exciting year at St. James High School! Whether you're new to our school or returning, we are thrilled to introduce you to our counseling department. We are here to support you throughout your high school journey.
Our Mission: Your Success
At St. James, we believe that Sharks Only Swim In One Direction—FORWARD! Our guidance department is committed to helping every student move forward academically, personally, and socially. We're here to support you in:
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Academic Planning – Course selection, graduation requirements, GPA monitoring, and academic goal-setting
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College & Career Readiness – College applications, scholarship searches, career exploration, and our dual enrollment programs
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Personal & Social Support – Navigating challenges, building resilience, and connecting you with resources
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Testing Coordination – SAT, ACT, AP, EOC, and other assessments
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Crisis Support – We're here when you need someone to talk to
Our counselors are assigned alphabetically by last name. You can find your specific counselor and their contact information below.

Guidance Caseloads:
Caroline Ross - Director: Students with IEPs
Kelli Schwartzkopf: Academic Institute, A - Ci
kschwartzkopf@horrycountyschools.net
Lauri Wood: Cl - Ha
lwood001@horrycountyschools.net
Donna Flight: He - Me
dflight@horrycountyschools.net
Brittany Pezzuti: Mi - Se
bpezzuti@horrycountyschools.net
Elaina Laskos: Sh - Z
