Henry C Lea Pre-K to 8th

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Principal
Dr. Lisa Bell-Chiles

4700 Locust Street
Philadelphia PA 19139
Phone: 215-471-2915

Education Information

Education Information

Reading and Library

 

 

Click on the above Free Library Logo to download a library card application.  We think it is important that all of our students possess a library card. It is an instrumental part of their education.

 

The Philadelphia Free Library branch connected to Lea is the Lucien E. Blackwell location.  Click the highlighted link to get information on hours and a calender of events.

 

The other Philadelphia Free Library location in the Lea area is the Walnut West location.  Click on the highlighted link to get information on hours and a calender of events.

 

 

 

 

 

Lea School Library

WePAC will be conducting classes in the library for the school year 2011  -  2012.  This is part of their Open Books Open Minds progra.

They will be working with students in grades K - 4.  WePAC is a volunteer group, whose mission is to support school libraries.  For more information please view their website by clicking the WePAC Logo above.

 

 

 

 

Grade Book Information

Please click the below listed highlighted links to get information on what your child should be getting instruction on during the year, and what they should have a competent knowledge of by the end of the year.

 

If you see any discrepancies during the school term, please contact your child's teacher to ensure you student is getting the correct direction.

 


Science

Lea has been a multiple winner of Science Fairs, and recently designed and built a new science lab for 7th and 8th grades.  The lab has multi-media capabilities with Smart Boards, and all the equipment required to provide science, and chemistry instruction.

 

Mrs. Massey M.Ed has produced the science fair for the last 5 years and her students have won numerous awards.  Click the  link to get information on the 2011 Science Fair

 

 

The award ceremony located on Drexel's Campus was attending by many local political figures.  Students from Lea were acknowledeged for their great success in the science competition.   In attendance were:

  • Seth Williams        -   District Attorney
  • Jannie Blackwell    -   City Council 
  • James Roebuck    -   State Representative 188th Dist.

 Our Great Contestants Before Being "White Coated"

 

 

 

 

After Being White Coated and Proud of It

 

 Dr. Bell-Chiles  -  Mrs. Massey M.Ed  and Jannie Blackwell

Honor Our Future Scientists

 

Jannie Blackwell and Seth Williams 

Honor Our Awardies

Rep. James Roebuck Honor Our Awardies

 

 

Art and Imagination

Mr. Try the art teacher has an extensive art background and helps the students create objects and art that stretches their imaginations. 

 

 

The following are award winners for PSSA contest during 2009 - 2010 School Year.

 

 Tamir Dickerson

 Namir Dobbs

 Shjaun Fisher

 Dymiere Hughes

 Olivia Sanchez

 Artees Hardy