Mission

The mission of the Guidance and Counseling Program of the Rutherford School District is to assist each and every student in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become well-rounded individuals, responsible and contributing citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners.

Philosophy

The Rutherford School District believes that our Guidance and Counseling Program is an essential and integral part of our district’s educational program and mission.  It exists in order that students are able to draw the greatest benefit from the offerings of the instructional program of the schools and are aided in identifying options and making choices in personal, vocational, career, and academic educational planning.

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The Rutherford High School Guidance Department supports the school’s mission to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

Students are assigned to guidance counselors by the student’s last name. Every attempt is made to retain the assignment of the same guidance counselor to a student throughout the student’s high school career. Students are encouraged to make appointments with their guidance counselor for leadership, support and planning throughout their years at the high school.

RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
56 ELLIOTT PLACE
RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY
201-438-7675
201-438-7293 (FAX)

HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.

More information about the RHS Guidance Department

• Role of the School Counselor
• Connecting with your child’s school counselor for a successful school year.