Lake Gem Elementary School

Lake Gem is a good school some teachers are better than others. They are updating technology in the classrooms, which is a plus. I just wish there were more hands-on assignments within the classrooms. They do have some very passionate teachers. Others only teach the bear minimal or they teach to the FCAT test. There also needs to be more extracurricular activities for students to participate.
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i have two kids who go here one of them has special needs they are very involved in helping out and keeping you updated with whats going on and how your kids are doing the staff keeps you informed there are many ways to communcate with everyone
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I have a boy and a girl both in 4th grade at Lake Gem. It is a great school from the principal down to the teachers and staff they care about their students. My kids are doing great there. Thanks Lake Gem Giants love this school.
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I have two girls that goes to this school. They are learning a lot... I'm so proud of them..
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I love this school because it has taught my child much more than her prior school they love what they do and they do it for the kids.
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Lake Gem is an extradordinary school. the principal Ms. Harrelson and her staff have a passion for students education and it is very evident with my sons, because if this they are receiving a great education. Thanks for all you do :) Gorsha
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Lake Gem is truly a school of excellence. Our principal Ms. Patty Harelson is a strong leader that knows how to meet the needs of all students and makes sure that the teachers have the tools to meet those needs. The teachers at Lake Gem are some of the best teachers in the world. They go the extra mile to reach each and every student. There are opportunities for everyone to shine at Lake gem. I like the way that they provide incentives and awards for students also. This is very motivating for them. I can trust that they will keep my children safe when they are at school, which is important. Ms. Harelson has great love for her students, and knows most of them personally. She is very down to earth and cares deeply about her students and families. My children have been blessed to be at Lake Gem.
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I have been going to lake gem for 6 years it is a great school and everybody is so nice i hope lake gem will continue its great progress
--Submitted by a student

Lake Gem had amazing leadership under Ray King. The new principle Patty Harrelson was the Asst Principal to Mr. King and it is clear that she is continuing the high standards to education he started. I love this school and so does my 1st and 5th graders. The school has high expectations from their students and provide the tools for them to meet those expectations. I share this same mental attitude when it comes to my children because I firmly believe that children believe in themselves when those adults around them show that they believe in them as well. Lake Gem believes in my kids as much as I do. That's why they are an 'A' school three years and counting. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

Lake Gem overall is a good school. My child has special needs so they have speech therapists/occupational therapists to help.I am grateful for that. My issue was with the Principal I had a concern so I spoke to him about it after I spoke to my childs teacher but did not feel any better afterwards actually I felt worse because he could not answer any of my questions.Evidently he is a good principal the school has improved since he has been there but if you have a concern keep speaking with the Teacher to get it resolved.The issue is resolved now since I kept speaking with her.The teacher is the one that is in the class every day and understands what goes on day in day out but at the time that was not the case so I went to him about it which did not help.
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