JAMES RUTTER
MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
JAMES RUTTER
MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
We're so glad you're here! Our counseling team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student feels supported and empowered to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and in planning for their future.
We believe student success is a team effort, and we proudly partner with families, staff, and our community to help every student thrive.
We look forward to connecting with you and supporting the entire James Rutter Middle School community!
Students and parent/guardians can email counselors a question or request an appointment using the form on this page. Counselors will reach out to student and parent/guardians within two days during our office hours 8:00am – 3:30pm. Outside of these hours, please be aware of the following free and confidential resources that are available 24/7 to students and families.
Crisis Talk and Text Line: 988
Local Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: 916-368-3111
For additional resources, visit the EGUSD Suicide Prevention page.
IF THIS IS A CRISIS/EMERGENCY, please do not hesitate to call 911.
We hope you are all doing well and continuing to stay safe.
To set students up for academic success, school counselors provide interventions that support students' transition to middle school, strengthen learning skills, and promote academic achievement.
School counselors empower students to develop self-awareness, think critically to solve peer conflicts, build positive relationships, and navigate their emotions with confidence.
School Counselors provide classroom lessons and work with individual students to provide them with all the information & motivation for post-secondary planning.