The purpose of the Guidance Program is to help each individual student achieve his/her potential academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. Please contact Mrs. Kimberly Rice, our Guidance Counselor, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
We strive to accomplish these goals by doing the following:
● Help each new student feel at home in the school with new teachers and friends.
● Individual conferences are available to each student when he/she or a teacher deems it necessary.
● A testing program designed to help students learn as much as possible about his/her capabilities is performed.
● Any teacher, administrator, or the College/Career Counselor welcomes the opportunity to speak with any student or parent.
Helpful Hints & Links
Report Card Recognition Policy
The 10 Point Grading Scale as adopted by the South Carolina Department of Education
Exam Exemption Policy (Exam Schedule)
Counselor's Calendar
Ed-Op College Fair at Francis Marion University was on 10/14/2019.
Student Guide for the PSAT 8/9 The PSAT8/9 for 8th & 9th grade students was administered on 01/26/2021.
Student Guide for the PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT/MNSQT for 10th & 11th grade students was administered on 01/26/2021.
Student Guide for the SAT Please use these SAT & PSAT Student Guides to study, for reference, and for practice. Register for the SAT
Stanford Testing will be administered March 5th -11th 2021.
Scholarship Links
Isaac L. Dunlap and Maxine D. McIntyre
Mary McAllister Memorial Scholarship
McLeod Medical Center Auxiliary; Chellis Ellis and David H. Shuttleworth
Ruby Newhall Anchor Service Award
Dillon County Junior Charity League
DAR Daughters of the American Revolution
College Foundation of North Carolina
Pilot Club Scholarship (2019)
Jason Vance Chatlosh Memorial Scholarship (2021)
Michelle Yolanda Glenn Carey Scholarship (2021)
Justin O'Connor Memorial Scholarship (2021)