The Mission of the MSCD school counseling program is to provide comprehensive, developmental counseling services addressing the academic, career, and personal/social needs of the all students, including helping them to manage their unique challenges and develop and promote their strengths in order to become productive members of society. Counselors work in partnership with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school staff, parents and guardians, and outside mental health providers and other community resources to optimize the independence of each young person while respecting his or her individual goals.