About Us
Ruhkala Elementary School opened in 2005 and is one of eighteen schools in the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD). The school serves students from TK through sixth grade, with an enrollment of approximately 350. It is located in the center of a dynamic and supportive community that expresses its values toward education through a high level of participation. Ruhkala Elementary School’s staff, students, and parents make up an exemplary community of learners. The focus is developing lifelong learning skills in a caring, exciting environment that fosters self-esteem and individual development. Much value is placed on the many ways to approach learning and each person's different experiences and opinions to the learning process. The staff recognizes that making learning meaningful to the student enhances the learning. Therefore, subjects are presented in thematic or integrated units whenever possible.
Along with academics, emphasis is also placed on the development of student responsibility, initiative, and character education. Ruhkala uses a tiered system to support students with behavior through a Positive Behavior, Intervention, and Support school (PBIS) and academics through an intervention and extension model. Parents play an important role at Ruhkala Elementary School through active participation and involvement in the School Site Council, Parent Teacher’s Club (PTC), and as classroom volunteers.