School Counseling: The mission of the school counseling program of the Barnstable Public Schools is to promote and assist academic, social, emotional, career, and learning development for all students. School counselors serve students, in collaboration with parents, teachers, staff, and the community. While valuing diversity school counselors use a comprehensive approach to facilitate the development of all students to achieve personal excellence,and graduate career and college ready. If you would like to know more about the school counseling services available to your child, please contact the school counseling office at your child's school.