Counseling Team
The John Muir Middle School Counseling staff is dedicated to helping students meet their academic goals, enhance their social skills, and mature emotionally during and beyond their middle-school years. They are available from 8 am to 3:30 pm during school days.
Parents/Guardians who require an appointment should e-mail or call ahead of time and students should sign up in the Counseling Office to get an appointment.
Counselors for the 2025-2026 school year:
Students’ Last Name: A–E – Paul Smith – 618-4400 x 3764 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: F–L – CJ Patterson – 618-4400 x 3793 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: M–Q – Stacey Ferreira – 618-4400 x 3783 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: R–Z – Denise Farrell – 618-4400 x 3769 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: F–L – CJ Patterson – 618-4400 x 3793 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: M–Q – Stacey Ferreira – 618-4400 x 3783 – [email protected]
Students’ Last Name: R–Z – Denise Farrell – 618-4400 x 3769 – [email protected]
The Counseling Department would like Students and Families to be aware of this resource on Youth Suicide Prevention
https://www.slusd.us/?s=Suicide+PreventionPlease also see the comprehensive health and wellness resources, including how to refer students for services at this link: https://www.slusd.us/families-community/health-wellness-and-support/
JMMS Course List
Please click on this link to see the course offerings at John Muir Middle School. We are proud to offer a wide variety of classes for students to pursue their interests.