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Principal's Message
Hey there Phoenix! I am Mrs. Nicholson, the proud Principal of Flora Ridge. We are the home of the Phoenix, where we are ready to SOAR! I am humbled and honored to serve the Flora community and proud to be a Phoenix! I have 17 years of experience in education and believe in giving students opportunities to highlight their talents.
I am proud of our amazing staff and students for highlighting the GREAT Osceola County has to offer. Our staff is dedicated to student achievement and partnering with families to help ALL students grow.
As a school we utilize the following programs PBIS, AVID, Dual Language, and Gifted Talented Clusters. We offer many opportunities for students to SOAR, such as: soccer, track and field, cross country, Dual Language, Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Best Buddies, 21st Century, Disney Musical in Schools and Partnership with Orlando Ballet.
We firmly believe in the ultimate goal and theme at Flora, YOU BELONG! ALL students contribute to our GREAT and we are so lucky to have a diverse population, that allows us to learn from one another. We keep the community involved and informed using Facebook, ParentSquare and our website. We are excited for the partnership in your child's education. At Flora Ridge we SOAR to success by creating goals for both students and teachers to create a contagous motto of becoming GOALGETTERS. Each and every day our phoenix strive in learning and achieving goals to become academic successful. TOGETHER WE SOAR.
#FLYPHOENIX
Sincerely,
Randa Nicholson, Principal
Assistant Principal's Message
Hello Phoenix Family!
I’m Ms. Ana Maria Gonzalez, your Assistant Principal, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to another exciting school year at Flora Ridge! With 19 years in education—seven of those right here at Flora Ridge—I’m proud to be part of a school community that values inclusivity, growth, and excellence.
At Flora Ridge, we’ve built a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As we begin this new school year, my goal is to continue supporting our staff, students, and families in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning space where ALL students can soar.
We believe every student has the potential to succeed, and we encourage active participation in the many opportunities available—from academic programs like AVID Ambassadors, NJHS, and Battle of the Books, to extracurricular activities such as track, soccer, and safety patrol. We want every student to strive for their personal best and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Parents, your involvement is key to our success. We value your partnership and look forward to working together to support your child’s educational journey.
Let’s make this the best year yet—filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories. I’m excited for all the adventures ahead!
#FLYPhoenix! #YouBelong!
Warm regards,
Ana Maria Gonzalez
Assistant Principal
What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.
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We Embrace CHOICE
As a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.
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Safety and Security
Each one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.
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Outstanding Certified Educators and Staff
Our students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.
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Rigorous Curriculum & Student Support
We offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student
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Acceleration Opportunities Abound
Students have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.
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State-of-the-Art-Career Training Programs
We offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation
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