AJMS School Counseling Department
9th Grade Registration and IGP Meeting
Please click on one of the links below to sign up for a registration time.
AJMS Counseling and Mental Health Support Staff
School Counseling Department
Mrs. Susan Hammond, School Counselor
Email: susan.hammond@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Office phone: (803) 313-6577
If you are in need of assistance, please click on the link below. If you need immediate assistance, call AJMS directly. In the event of a crisis, dial 911.
Mrs. Erin Kimbrell, School Counselor
Email: erin.kimbrell@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Office phone: (803) 313-6552
If you are in need of assistance, please click on the link below. If you need immediate assistance, call AJMS directly. In the event of a crisis, dial 911.
Mrs. Lisa Taylor, Registrar
Email: lisa.taylor@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Please visit the AJMS school website in order to register your student electronically. You must also provide two current proofs of residence and a picture ID. If your child is coming from a school outside of the Lancaster County School District, a copy of your child's birth certificate and current immunization records are also required.
Peer Mediation
Peer Mediation helps with:
Issues between friends
Teasing
Rumors
Name calling
Threats
Fighting
Property theft/destruction
Harassment
Sydney Gordon, Peer Mediation
Email: sydney.gordon@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Peer mediation is a voluntary, peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts in which one or more neutral parties act as mediators. It provides students with a positive alternative to conflict and helps enhance the safety and well-being of the school. It is a constructive way for students to learn and apply conflict resolution skills. Ms. Gordon’s office is in the library if students would like to speak to her, and she is available at our school Monday through Thursday.
Mental Health Counselors
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
We have several options for mental health counseling available in our building. If you believe a student could use mental health support, please contact Mrs. Hammond or Mrs. Kimbrell. School counselors will make the appropriate referral for mental health counseling. Most counseling sessions will take place at AJMS.
Tanzie Carter, Mental Health Counselor with Stepping Stones Counseling Group
Email: tanzie.carter@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Mental health counseling is available through Stepping Stones for students eligible for Medicaid. If your child is eligible for Medicaid, you're welcome to complete the electronic referral form for counseling below.
Ms. Carteris available at AJMS on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She also supports AJHS.
Sarah Clanton, Mental Health Counselor with Lancaster County School District
Email: sarah.clanton@lcsd.k12.sc.us
If you would like to make a referral for your student to see Ms. Clanton, please contact Mrs. Hammond or Mrs. Kimbrell.
Ms. Clanton is available at AJMS as needed. She also supports AJHS, KES, and HSES.
Walonda Catoe, Mental Health Counselor with Catawba Mental Health Lancaster Clinic
Email: walonda.catoe@scdmh.org
If you would like to make a referral for your student to see Ms. Catoe, please contact Mrs. Hammond or Mrs. Kimbrell.
Ms. Clanton is available at AJMS on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
Learn More About Our Community Resources
KARE is a local non-profit agency that assists our community with a food and clothing pantry, as well as emergency financial assistance with bill payments. Click on the link above to learn more.
HOPE is a non-profit agency located in Lancaster that assist people county-wide. Currently, HOPE is offering a Food Share box which brings fresh fruits and vegetables to families. Click on the link above to learn more.
Christian Servies is a non-profit agency located in Lancaster that offers a food pantry, gently used clothing and items store, a family bowling center, and parenting and anger management workshops. Click on the link above to learn more.
Our goal is to provide students with world class knowledge, world class skills, and the life and career characteristics to be successful in our current global economy.
Click on the link above to explore academic and elective courses available to high school students throughout the district.
Disclamer: All resources posted on this site are for information only. Lancaster County Schools do not endorse specific mental health providers. If you seek a referral for services, please click on Request for Assistance at the top of this page.
CMH partners with Lancaster County Schools to provide clinical mental health services onsite at several area schools including AJMS. Use the Request for Assistance form at the top of this page to request a referral. Click on the link above to learn more.
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental health disorder or substance abuse issue, Rebound Behavioral Health is a local facility which offers adult inpatient and outpatient treatment. Click on the link above to learn more.