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335 E. Hibiscus St.
Lake Placid Fl. 33852
863.464.0559
info@golpell.org
We are NOW accepting 1st Grade!! Call today we still have a few seats available.
If you have any questions about enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year call/text 863.464.0559 or email info@golpell.org
Already enrolled and need your student’s school supply list? Click this link and find it here:
Starting May 24th we are on SUMMER BREAK !
Summer Hours will be: Monday thru Wednesday 9am to 12pm
If you need an appointment outside of that timeframe please call or text Mrs. Jillie at 863-464-0559. I will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email me at info@golpell.org.
Regular office hours will resume on August 5th, 2024.
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is an accredited FLDOE private school. “Where tradition and technology meet!” We operate our Hybrid school like when we were kids...”Back to the Basics” with face to face classes...yet we KNOW that students need to learn to navigate the internet’s resources safely. LPELL also believes in smaller classrooms so teachers can build life long learners.
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Principal/admin
Admin assistant
lpell co-op
335 E. Hibiscus St
Lake Placid, FL. 33852
Joanie Tucker
jtucker@golpell.org
863.464.9502
Jillie Pinkley
jpinkley@golpell.org
863.464.0559
Mrs. Beverly
lpellco-op@golpell.org
Further questions reach out to info@golpell.org
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Offering a helping hand can inspire those around you to do the same.
Manna Ministries asked for our help and WE SHOWED UP!! These amazing students and staff gathered over 350 lbs. of food for our food drive! What a huge blessing to our community.
Ways to Give to LPELL
You can support LPELL by making a monetary gift, gift-in-kind, and/or a pledge commitment payable over a period of 10 months to 3 years.
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Donor Privacy Policy
All information concerning prospective donors, including names and addresses, nature and value of estates, amounts of provisions, etc., will be kept strictly confidential by staff, volunteers, and members of the Board of Trustees and may not be released to any other party without the donor's permission, except by court order. Donors must grant permission to Lake Placid E-Learning Lab to use selective information for purposes of referrals, testimonials, or examples.
Donor requests to remain anonymous, to have their names removed from mailing lists, or to restrict solicitations will be honored.
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab does not trade, share, or sell a donor's personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. In the unlikely event that LPELL should ever desire to share donor information, it will not do so without first obtaining specific permissions from the donor(s) concerned.
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you!
Your gift to LPELL...
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is an in the future of students in Highlands County as well as the surrounding areas!
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab is the destination for helping youth develop a sense of wonder, and an appreciation for life-long learning.
Please contact us at info@golpell.org. We also take credit/debit card payments. If you prefer to mail your contribution, please send to:
LPELL
Attn: Advancement
P.O. Box 1042
Lake Placid, FL 33862
Lake Placid E-Learning Staff of 2023-2024
Meet Our Staff
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Co-Founder - Middle School & High School History
Co-Founder - Principal - 4th & 5th Grade English
Administrative Asst/ESE Coordinator
Miss Gill’s passion for education has spanned 52 years, with most of them at Lake Placid High School. She also taught at Lake Placid Christian and Lakeview Christian School. Her courses include Spanish and Social Studies. She also is an adjunct instructor at South Florida State College, teaching Humanities online. Miss Gill looks forward to using her public school retirement years to help further student’s education in Highlands county as the Co-founder and teacher at Lake Placid E– Learning Lab.
Ms. Tucker is the LPELL Co-founder and has incorporated many professional and life skills in her philosophy of education. She has been a preschool teacher, and an elementary, and middle school educator for over 19 years. She believes in developing “Life-long Learners” in her students. With a BA in Elementary Education from Madonna University, Ms. Tucker has been certified in All Subjects K-8; English, Early Childhood, Social Studies, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. She completed her work toward her Master’s degree through Liberty University in Pastoral Counseling and Christian Education.
IEPs’ and 504's are my passion and I love being able to work closely with my parents and students to find the best course of action to push them forward in their education. This position allows me to be creative and think outside the box. Which is exactly what some of us need. The freedom to “throw out the book” and do something different is what it’s all about.
Lake Placid E-Learning Staff of 2023-2024
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Meet Our Staff
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Mrs. Debbie Durno
Dr. Luci Latina
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher
4th, 5th & 6th Grade Teacher
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
Hi! I’m Mrs. Sharon Lenhardt. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. I also have a Master’s in Education and am Gifted and ESOL Endorsed. This is my second year teaching in Lake Placid, but I have been teaching in Orlando for over 27 years! I have worked with ESE students, gifted students, highly-gifted students and K-8th grade. I believe all students can learn and with the proper guidance and the development of intrinsic motivation, they can thrive!
Please click the link to view my school supply list.
Lake Placid E-Learning Staff of 2023-2024
Meet Our Staff
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High School
High School Math
I went to West Virginia University earning a BA and MS in Economics. I taught at Lake Placid High School in the mathematics department for 34 years before retirement. Now I am pleased to volunteer at LPELL.
(Mrs. Staples was given “Teacher of the Year 2020-2021” and we appreciate her support!)
Art Teacher
I’m Miss Stockton. Welcome to 6-8 grade Science and Consumer Math. I am originally from Iowa and moved to Florida 5 years ago. I enjoy reading and art, as well as spending time with my family and friends .
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Lake Placid E-Learning Staff of 2023-2024
Meet Our Staff
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Mrs. P
Mr. Wright
Beaux
Physical Education Teacher
Resource Officer
School Secretary
I am so excited to join LPELL this year!
Please stay posted while Mr. Wright tells us all about himself.
Introducing “Our Resource Officer” Beaux. At 125lbs., Beaux is from Louisiana and was rescued as a pup. He loves coming to school and spending time with our students. Last year, two students shared that having Officer Beaux at school helped them “learn so much more!” But don’t be fooled by the sweet face, you mess with “his family” you are sure to be put in your place!
A Little About Me!
Miss Gill
Hello, there! My name is Esther Gill. I am the Co-Founder of LPELL and I also teach several classes here at the school. Here at LPELL, I teach the middle and high school Social Studies and Spanish. I also teach an online Humanities college course in my free time. I have been teaching since 1970. Throughout my teaching career I have traveled to Europe 32 times, and many times I have traveled with some of my students. My most favorite thing about being a teacher is being able to share my knowledge with all my students.
More About Me
I am fluent in Spanish.
My dream vacation is to visit my best friend in Norway.
A Few of my Favorite Things
My favorite music is the Beatles!
What’s on my bucket list? Going places where I don’t need to walk much!
My hidden talent...my math skills!
My favorite candy is almond joy.
My favorite sport is football. I love to watch!
My favorite food? Anything I don’t have to cook!
Ms. Tucker
Meet
Teacher
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Hello! I am the LPELL Principal. I also teach 4th & 5th grade ELA, as well as some other classes with my best boy, Beaux by my side.
I am the proud owner of 3 dogs, 5 cats, and 8 horses! You can imagine that I keep my hands full!
When I’m not at the school or tending to my animals, I enjoy arts & crafts and camping.
Amongst other things, I love to participate in swimming, kayaking and canoeing. I love to be outdoors!
If I ever found myself on a deserted island, I would bring a hatchet, a sleeping bag and a big yacht!
More about Me!
I can sing, play piano and guitar, and I enjoy arts and crafts.
I am bilingual in 4 languages - English, dog, horses & cat!
One day I hope to take a cruise in Alaska.
Click my photo for my newsletter!
A Few of my Favorite Things
My favorite song is Prayer for Peace.
My favorite movie is The Trouble with Angels.
Welcome to my class!
My favorite candy is black licorice!
My favorite holiday is Christmas - Remember the Reason for the Season!
A piece of wisdom for our students?
Mrs. Jillie
Hello! My name is Mrs. Jillie. I was introduced to LPELL when my son attended this school before we moved to West Virginia. While my son was attending as a student, I was working the front desk as the school’s administrative assistant. Now in West Virginia, I still work the position remotely.
My life is WV has been a new amazing adventure! My husband and I have taken to enjoying the wildlife by fishing and riding back roads in my Bronco. When I’m not working or enjoying the outdoors with my husband, you’ll find me with my two little boys that are still at home. My boys are in football, wrestling and soccer and I love being at every game/tournament to support them! I am also newly a grandma to a sweet kitten named Sophie (my daughter made me write this).
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” - Einstein.
I preach this to my kids all the time. Sometimes you just need to get back up and try again! You will succeed!!
I have a 5 year old cockapoo named Henry.
If I were on a stranded island, I would need bug spray and my husband! He can do anything!!
My dream vacation is a trip to Norway with my daughter.
If I could live in any decade, I would go back to the 2000's to raise my kids again. I cherish those memories.
If I had a superpower, I would want to be able to teleport. That way I could be with my daughter or my family that lives away from me.
A Few of my Favorite Things
My kids are my pride and joy! Being a mom is my greatest blessing.
My favorite movies are movie series. Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games, etc
My favorite food is pizza or Mexican food!
My favorite drink is water or coffee! Can’t live without it!
“When life gives you lemons, become a lemon farmer!” - My son, Jackson
My favorite holiday is any holiday that brings my daughter home to me! (Or Thanksgiving!! Can’t get enough of all that good food!)
Ms. Lenhardt
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I am new to this area but I live on a beautiful lake where I can enjoy the sun all day!
I also enjoy gardening, reading, fishing and playing with my sweet Goldendoodle, Maddy.
I cherish my memories raising my kids, and I wish I could do it all again to relive every precious moment.
Some of my favorite memories with my child are from all the summers that we spent traveling and visiting all 50 states. We toured each summer from 2009-2020.
More about Me!
I love board games!
My favorite holiday is Christmas!
I’m a Hufflepuff. I’m patient, dedicated and loyal.
“Work hard, play hard!”
A Few of my Favorite Things:
My favorite music is anything by Pink, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
My favorite snack/candy is dark chocolate almonds or oranges.
My favorite food is salmon and prime rib.
My favorite beverage is hot chai tea.
My dream vacation would be to go to Greece & Italy.
Ms. Staples
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A Few of my Favorite Things:
Red is my favorite color!
My favorite food is fajitas.
My favorite holiday food is fruit cake.
I have been teaching for about 40 years and I love spending my day with LPELL Kids!
When I’m not teaching, I am at home with my 4 Japanese Chin dogs (Maude, Panda, Miso & Sukoshi).
I have a fiancé that lives in Australia and my dream vacation is to go and visit him there!
I like to spend my time crafting, reading and making candy!
More About Me!
If I could live in any decade, I would choose the 60's.
My favorite movie is “Sabrina” with Audrey Hepburn.
If I could have one superpower, it would be lie detecting!
One thing on my bucket list?
Visiting Iceland!
A Few of my Favorite Things
My favorite movie is Thor: Ragnarok.
My favorite snack is pringles, and my favorite candy is Hershey’s cookies & cream chocolate.
My favorite foods are pasta, chicken and fries.
My favorite meal to cook is chicken alfredo.
More About Me
Hey!
My name is
Miss Stockton
I love to watch football. Go Green Bay!
My dream vacation is to go to France.
I like coffee...but only from Starbucks!
If I could live in any decade, I would choose to go back to the early 2000's. I love reminiscing about my childhood.
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Hello! My name is Ms. Stockton. This is my first year teaching at LPELL and I teach the 6th/7th/8th grade science and consumer math.
The best thing about being a teacher is being able to watch my students grow and succeed! If there’s any wisdom that I could pass onto my students, it would be to always try your best and you will succeed!
Outside of school, my hobbies include art, reading and playing video games. I love to spend my time drawing and painting. And there is no one better to spend my free time with than my 7 dogs and 4 cats! They have my whole heart.
“I choose to run towards my problems, and not away from them. Because that’s what heroes do.” - Thor: Ragnarok
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab
Curriculum Map
& Academy
Geography
Reading
Cursive
Handwriting
Writing
Physical Education
the Sciences
Music
Spanish
Mathematics
US & World History
And so much more!
2nd - 12th graders are invited to be part of our "Classical" Academy. That means face-to-face and hands-on classes. The LPELL Academy focuses on a blend of core textbook classes with an online class or two utilizing the Florida Virtual School (FLVS)**. Our certified staff and FLVS classes creates a flexible, individualized programs and encourages each student to succeed. Our established and celebrated program operates from the hours of 7:45am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Our goal has ALWAYS been to provide a well-rounded program where students become independent life-long learners. We don’t want to teach them what to think, but how to think! Our school prides itself on our accommodations and consideration for students with IEP/504 plans.
See the link to the FLVS website above!
**Middle School & High School Only
Why FLVS?
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Florida Virtual School includes core courses, electives, honors, advanced placement, and career and technical education.
Students have the opportunity to work at their own pace and take ownership of their education.
Teachers and faculty of LPELL and FLVS are here everyday to provide guidance every step of the way and ensure students’ success.
Provides a wide variety of core classes and activities that provide students with a fun and rigorous learning experience, all while satisfying the state requirements for elementary, middle and high school students. We understand that everyone has different learning styles and here at LPELL, we strive to achieve an all inclusive education system that fits the needs of every peer.
**FLVS is accredited by AdvancEd and the NCAA approves all of the core courses.
LPELL Menu & Food Accommodations
Snack Bar
Every student has access to our school snack bar! They will have a student account that all snacks will be charged to, and families are responsible for supplying a weekly snack bar fund (via our debit system) for their student.
Pizza Wednesday
Wednesday we order pizza for every class. The students let us know that morning how many slices they want and it is charged to their student account.
*Allergy alert! All parents will be required to provide a list of their student’s allergies, in order for us to protect your child!
Sack Lunch
When students break for lunch, they will have access to the snack bar. Otherwise, they will need to bring their own lunches to school.
Holiday Meals
Holiday festivities! We love to offer an abundance of holiday related potlucks/parties for our students. Families are always welcome!
So....Let’s talk money
Payment Options:
Besides private tuition, scholarships such as Step Up for Students, the Family Enpowerment Scholarship, the McKay Scholarship and the AAA Scholarship are available to all our Florida resident students. Click the icons for more information.
Private pay accounts are eligible for discounts, and monthly payment options are available. If you have any further questions, please contact info@golpell.org.
Links & Resources
Videos:
FLVS Quick Start Welcome
FLVS Flex VS FLVS Full Time
Step Up Student Learning Plan Info
Step Up School Onboarding 2024 - 2025
Gradelink:
Gives families online access to homework, grades and attendance info. Keeps parents informed with automated alerts, notify them about missed work, low grades, absences and behavior issues. Plus, enables families to pay tuition bills and submit volunteer hours.
Clink the link icons!
Principal/
Co-Founder
jtucker@golpell.org
863-464-9502
Administrative Assistant/ESE Coordinator
jpinkley@golpell.org
863-464-0559
Parent/Teacher
Co-operative
lpellco-op@golpell.org
Check out our amazing Friday field trips. Oh the places we will go...
Field Trip Friday
Gumbo Limbo
Indian River Lagoon
Admissions & Registration
Reach out to 863.464.0559 to verify student availability.
Contact Mrs. Jillie to discuss tuition fees and/or scholarship options.
Set up Parent Interview. Please make sure to bring all transcripts and any IEP/504 documents if applicable.
What are the steps to becoming a LPELL student?
Download the registration form from the link.
Make an appointment for your student to take a short grade level assessment test and interview with the staff.
Downloadable Registration Forms
LPELL 2024 - 2025 School Year Calendar
LPELL Reviews
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Special Notices
- Lake Placid E-Learning Lab, (LPELL), is not affiliated with any church or political party.
- The Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be responsible for paying the remaining portion of your students’ tuition by the first of each month.
- Delinquency or non-payment will cause the assistance to cease.
- LPELL accepts State Scholarship Funds including: Step Up for Students, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, McKay Scholarship, and AAA Scholarship.
LAKE PLACID E-LEARNING LAB NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY:
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT OF LPELL EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL:
- (Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida)
- Our school values the worth and dignity of EVERY person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship.
- Essential to the achievement of these standards is the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
- Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Special Notices
CONCERN FOR THE STUDENT REQUIRES THAT OUR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL:
- Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
- Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
- Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
- Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.
- Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
- Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
- Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
- Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
- Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealing.
- Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
- Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
- Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonable interferes with an individual’s performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Special Notices
Training Requirement: All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators: All
instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.
Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to: obscene language, drug and
alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or
testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors.
Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to: Ms. Tucker, Principal (863)464-9502.
Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to: Miss Gill, Co-Founder (863)840-1213.
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the Staff Common Areas that include the “kitchen” and restrooms and on our Website at: www.lakeplacide-learninglab.com .
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Special Notices
Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect: All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/ .
Signs of Physical Abuse: The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or
other injuries; broken bones; burns; or fluid coming from the ear(s). A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.
Signs of Sexual Abuse: The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from home.
Signs of Neglect: The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.
Patterns of Abuse: Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab Special Notices
Liability Protections: Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)
An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or it’s consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)
Acknowledged and Signed,
J. Tucker