Seminole Ridge Community High School

if your child is in the band and you are not within the Skinner Parent Family, then you and your child will suffer the consequences. Band is not "One Family"as Ms. Staton and Mr. Skinner preach, is a selected few. I myself tried many times to be a part of, but the parents, especially the mothers in the circle are ruthless, starting with "THE PRESIDENT" Stanton.They are prejudice to the core, in every aspect. I was warned by students, parents and even teachers before my child started school at SRHS, aboutt how it worked . It is a shame, your child might love music but there are many parents and kids that cannot stand the way the World according to Skinner and his loyal chosen group works. So as it went with others before my child, my child had enough and quit the band. I'm am sadden by it because my child really loved band at the middle school.
—Submitted by a parent

I am not very satisfied with the school, it needs more electives, some teachers aren't doing what they should be doing.
—Submitted by a parent

I read many reviews before writing this one. There are a lot of whiny parents that expect the school to raise their kids for them. School is not a free babysitting center. High school kids should be self motivated and not completely reliant on teachers to spoon feed them every drop of information. Most of the problems in schools today aren't the fault of the school, the principal or the teachers. Its the fault of irresponsible parents who don't bother to raise their kids properly. That being said, for a student with parents have raised him/her properly, this school is fine. If you're the type of parent who hasn't given your child the proper tools to succeed in life then you won't be happy at any school and your child will grow up to be a lazy complainer just like you. Instead of spending time complaining online maybe you could peel your kid away from the tv or computer for two seconds and talk to them.
—Submitted by a parent

Have no problem with the school or the teachers my children have excelled in all aspects
—Submitted by a parent

I am a student that goes to the ridge. I dislike this school for Many reasons first of all its principal can't bother to respond phone calls and emails. By students and parents which is not doing her job. The ruels are also ridiculous. Example number 1. If you get into violent altercations you are suspended for 10 days even if you are the victim and dont even hit back. Example 2. the dress code is slowly becoming a uniform and legally they have no right to make it one it is not a privately owned school where the owner of the school has that right. But this is taking away your constitutional rights as Americans. The list goes on. with the wrongs of this school
—Submitted by a student

Some teachers seem to be there just to collect a paycheck, sad because some kids still want to learn. And as far as all rules, well we joke about that. "Welcome to Seminole Ridge Penitentiary" I realize there must be rules, but it seems these kids get detention for some things beyond their control, and that's not so in real life. Needs to be alot of changes in alot of areas.
—Submitted by a parent

They say "Discipline stars at home" but considering that our children pass the majority of time on school grounds and Seminole Ridge Community High School has a strong leadership about this subject,I consider myself lucky to have a child there. School is my child's satellite home.GREAT JOB!
—Submitted by a parent

"The Ridge" as it is called is accurate in that the students are on the edge of cliff and about to fall off! As the parent of an ADHD child "The Ridge" practically throws them off the cliff! The ESE coordinator is lazy, the guidance staff are rude and the only time I get communication from any teacher is when my child is having trouble and it is too late to correct it! They are happy to let you know the student will fail but can't take the time to let you know early enough to help. They let the students flounder under the auspicies of "teaching them how to be adults and accept responsiblity" but they do not provide a role model for the students to follow.
—Submitted by a parent

As one of the teachers who opened SRHS four years ago and a resident of the community, I have observed how complicated it can be to manage 2500 young adults during a school day. As far as I see, our ability to create a safe leaning environment has improved 10 fold in the past four years. I am proud to be a teacher there.
—Submitted by a teacher

My son is a junior this year, attending The Ridge, and my other son just graduated. In my opinion, the school is strict, but it's a wonderful school, it's a clean enviorment, the APs are friendly, and helpful, the teachers are nice, the band is good, the theatre department is awesome, the chorus rocks, the other extracurricular programs seem very helpful to the kids education. There are tons of ways for the kids to get help with homework, and understanding concepts that they didnt fully understand in class. The dress code is fair, and its better then uniforms. The cell phone rule is strict, but it's there for a reason. The school provides a lot of chances to show sprit, and support. As much as people say they hate the school, it's better then a lot of the other schools I've seen, and I'm glad my children attended this one.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a senior and has had the best experience at the Ridge. Rarely had a teacher that she didn't like, or didn't learn from. The school campus is huge, the five acre concrete courtyard can be chaotic at the change of classes with 2500 student milling around and administration has a very good handle on supervision, discipline. They are always out in the courtyard, visiting the classrooms, and making sure things run smoothly. Great magnet programs, with fabulous teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm a senior at Seminole Ridge, and well I choose Early Admission as a away to get out of going there. I agree with he reviews that there is no togetherness. No one cares about what the other kids do in their school. Even when band won States no one cared. People only go to the pep rally's to get out of class. There are some amazing teachers and others who couldn't care. They're are some issues they need to lighten up on i.e dress code, 'the red line' at lunch. Only kids in SGA care about the school. Everyone trashes the lunch room/school/classrooms. I don't know how other schools are but, I hated going everday.
—Submitted by a student

i am going to be a new student at seminol ridge and so far what iv seen has been great. the court yard is huge and the band uses it for practices. iv seen some of the classrooms and teachers and they have ALL seemed very nice.the acadamy programs are excelling, and the band is BEYOND amazing! i mean the schools not perfect but its good. no school is perfect, and iv never been to one that was.
—Submitted by a student

Seminole ridge being a 'new' school doesnt have the basic things that other schools have. like a swimming pool for the swim team. Or a home ec class as a basic procedure of life. they put way too much thought into making the school big but forgot about the basics. With the teachers, their are some really Great ones, but their also are some who dont give the student a full learning expierence and dont listen to an opinion. Some really good teachers would be Mrs. Hagan, Mr. Grinder, Mrs. Caceras, and Mrs. Steinmetz. good luck to anyone that wants to go to this school. its actually pretty good. This school is really focused on their sports and Acedamies.
—Submitted by a student

Im curently a student at Seminole ridge, its been ok so far. the court yard is huge and the buses are crowded, but over all its better than royal palm beach high.
—Submitted by a student

My son just graduated, the first four year class! And my daughter will be a Senior next year. I find the majority of their teachers to be great..mrs slygh, ms jenkins, mr heller,ms feliciano, to name a few... Also ap Mr Graydon always has our back...Robin in the office is really nice... Kids love Mr Blackmon..and their guidance counsellor Sandy Baldwin goes above and beyond for her kids!! Overall the school offers gear academics, clubs and extra curricular... Their academies are wonderful-ESP biotech... And my daughter love her dance/drama/cheer/tv production classes. The kids at this school do really awesome at the regional, district and state levels.. From cheer, band, tv, football ect they excel!! Keep up the good work Seminole Ridge!!
—Submitted by a parent

Its an okay school. Don't like the dress code though. Very large school, extremely large courtyard. There are some good teachers, some bad, and some awesome. It'd be awesome if we could get some funding for the tennis team!
—Submitted by a student

Awful school overall. Rude teachers who really couldn't care less [most of the time] and horrible 'togetherness'. The marching band is the best part of the entire school. I have not seen any other part of the school work as hard as those kids do. Its a shame that they are the backbone of the entire school and get no appreciation.
—Submitted by a parent

Both of my children do or have attended SRCHS and I have been pleased with the school, curriculum (esp. Academies) and Staff. They have a Principal that makes an appearance at every event possible and a strong sense of 'community'. There is an obvious favoritism toward athletics (especially football) - maybe a result of a large number of the staff coming from a single school when SRCHS opened. The AP's are just as involved with activities. However, one of the AP's - responsible for clubs and activities - openly admittied not supporting one of these 'clubs' and even said this to one of the students in the club. When the Marching Band won the State Competition, there was little 'fanfare' (aside from the Band parent community). Imagine if that were the Football team!? Overall, it's a good school that is still learning how to be a great school and a tight 'community
—Submitted by a parent

The band is the best part of the high school. Overall the high school is alright. It has its flaws as does any other high school. But the band is amazing! state champions!
—Submitted by a student