Academic Support Services

Teachers often assist students who need help catching up during break or lunch.  "Lunch Club" is offered for the middle school students. Workshops are also offered during afternoon periods. Our goal is to provide avenues of support, in a completely non-punitive manner, for students who might have otherwise been overlooked in a less-responsive school system.

Our teachers also keep regular office hours for students who have questions or need added assistance. In addition, a full-time learning specialist, an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, a school psychologist, and a social worker are available for specialized expertise where it is needed.

Barnstable students often take advantage of these support services, since there is no stigma attached. It's all in an effort to promote a culture where students are confident, maybe even adventurous, in their approach to learning.

The administrative and guidance staffs are responsive to students and parents, dealing thoughtfully with questions and problems as they arise. These concerns may not always be school-related; we realize there are circumstances that go beyond the school day and into the needs of families who share the important task of educating children.