School Profile
Summerville High School
School Counseling Department
1101 Boone Hill Rd.
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: (843) 873-6460 Fax: (843) 821-3930
Profile
2025-2026
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Summerville High School is to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment which prepares and encourages all students to be lifelong learners who are college and career ready.
Summerville High School has an enrollment of over 3400 students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION AND SCHEDULE
Summerville High School is an accredited school through the South Carolina State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Summerville High is a comprehensive high school, serving students in grades nine through twelve. The school operates on a hybrid schedule which includes A Day /B Day year-long and semester block courses. Classes meet for 90 minutes whether year-long or semester block. Yearlong classes run from August to May and semester long classes run from August to December and January to May.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
- Dr. Michelle Leviner, Principal
- DeShane Briscoe, Asst. Principal
- Courtney Bunao, Asst. Principal
- Melinda Eisenmann, Asst. Principal
- Callie Neal, Asst. Principal
- Jennifer Plane, Asst. Principal
- Jonathan Rushin, Asst. Principal
- Julia Travis, Asst. Principal
- Dr. Kristen Tyner, Asst. Principal
SCHOOL COUNSELING STAFF
- Patricia Toliver, School Counseling Department Head
- Kamala Colley, School Counselor
- Leslie Davis, School Counselor
- Kevin Deeter, School Counselor
- Jenelle Howard, School Counselor
- Rhonda Johnson, School Counselor
- Dr. Michael Keim, School Counselor
- Mara Kiehl, School Counselor
- Ashley Knowles, School Counselor
- Alyssa Liptak, School Counselor
- Hallie Moore, School Counselor
- Sarah Stewart, School Counselor
- Darryl Tucker, Career Development Facilitator
CURRICULUM
Summerville High School offers a variety of challenging courses. Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (EW) courses will carry 1.0 additional weight on students' GPA. Honors courses (HW) carry an additional .5 weight in the GPA. Students who take High School 101 during freshman year will satisfy the comprehensive health education requirements by completing health modules provided within the High School 101 course.
Current AP Courses: (20)
- AP English Literature
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics 1
- AP Calculus AB and BC
- AP US History
- AP Psychology
- AP Statistics
- AP European History
- AP Human Geography
- Studio Art Drawing AP
- Studio Art 2D Design Drawing
- AP Computer Science
- AP Environmental Science
- Teacher Cadet and Educational Psychology
- AP Government
- AP Microeconomics
Honors Level Courses: (over 40 total)
- English I, II, III, IV, Honors
- Algebra I, II, Honors
- Geometry Honors
- Pre-Calculus Honors
- Physics Honors
- Biology Honors
- Chemistry Honors
- World History Honors
- US History Honors
- Introduction to Engineering and Design
- World Geography Honors
- Principles of Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
- US Government Honors
- Economics Honors
- Level 3 and higher of all Fine Arts Courses
- French III, IV & V; Latin III & IV; Spanish III, IV & V
- Principles of Biomedical
- Human Body Systems
- Medical Interventions
- Biomedical Innovations
DIPLOMA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The South Carolina Department of Education requires that students earn a minimum of 24 Carnegie units. Participation in statewide college and career assessments are strongly recommended. Minimum course requirements are as follows:
| Subject | Diploma Requirements |
|---|---|
| English/Language Arts | 4 units |
| Mathematics | 4 units |
| Science | 3 units |
| United States History | 1 unit |
| Other Social Studies | 1 unit |
| United States Government | 1/2 unit |
| Economics | 1/2 units |
| Physical Education or ROTC | 1 unit |
| Computer Science | 1 unit |
| World Language or Career and Technology Course | 1 unit |
| Additional Units (Electives) | 7 units |
| Total | 24 Units |
SOUTH CAROLINA GRADING SCALE
South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy has established weighting for grades and class rank on the following scale:
| Letter Grade | 2016-2017 and beyond | Prior to August 15, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90-100 | 93-100 |
| B | 80-89 | 85-92 |
| C | 70-79 | 77-85 |
| D | 60-69 | 70-77 |
| F | 59 and below | 69 and below |
GRADUATION FOLLOW UP
We have approximately 70% of our students pursuing post-secondary education at the two- or four-year college level.
CEEB CODE
411-900
ATTENDANCE AND CREDITS
One Carnegie Unit is awarded for the successful completion of each year long course or full credit Semester block course. One half Carnegie Unit is awarded for Quarter courses. To earn a credit, a student must have a passing grade (60 or higher) and meet state attendance requirements.
SPORTS
Football, basketball, cross-country, track, tennis, soccer, swimming, softball, baseball, golf, wrestling, club hockey, cheerleading, and volleyball are offered to students.
CLUBS
Many clubs are offered to students based on their interests. Some clubs offered are Student Council, HOSA, Color Guard, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity, Rho Kappa and Model United Nations.