This two semester, online class focuses on the 11th grade Social Studies standards for CA. Picking up where 8th grade U.S. History class left off, this class explores major moments and contributions from Reconstruction through the late 20th century. Our class begins examining Reconstruction and it's lasting impact, Westward expansion, Industrialization, Imperialism, The Progressive Era, and World War I. The second semester covers from the 1920s through Contemporary U.S. events. We grade all work assigned in class unless a family requests otherwise.
a-g option: This class is approved for a-g credit and follows the college board approved syllabus. Students who have registered with an indication for a-g credit will complete Key Assignments that are required to earn this credit in addition to the class's regular assignments. These key assignments include multi-page paragraphs, multi-slide presentations, or timelines (to name a few examples), in addition to the reading and additional work in class. Please indicate if your child will be taking the class for a-g credit on the registration form. *** a minimum of 6 students is needed to avoid cancellation*** Instructor:Sheri Joyce (click on name to learn more about Sheri) Weekly Class Time:Wednesdays, 10:45 - 11:45 am Semester Dates: Fall semester - August 27 - December 10 (14 weeks); No classes on 10/22 & 11/26 Spring semester - January 21 - May 6 (14 weeks); No classes on 2/18 & 4/1
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week- reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment
New students are welcome mid-year, based on class availability
Semester Cost: $300* *Private pay is accepted in three installments of $100 Please see instructions below for how to submit charter school vouchers if you will be using those to pay.
Parent's Role In The Class: Our biggest ask is that parents check in on their student's grade and work in Google Classroom weekly so nothing is a surprise later and helps bolster the learning experience as well as the accountability of students.
This is a year long class, split into two semesters. For billing purposes, POs should be paid monthly. We are not a pay by the month vendor. See below. Here is the vital information needed to create a purchase order for your child's participation in this class:
Vendor: Sheri Joyce dba Well-Read Fred
Instructor name: Sheri Joyce
Class: 8th grade U.S. History Class
Start date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Semester end date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
Frequency: once per week for 4 months
Cost per month – Fall semester: $75 x 4 months, units, or sessions
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/8th-grade-us-history-class.html
* Schools, including IEM charter schools, are exempt from this and can create one PO for the cost of the semester total. Check with your charter teacher if you're unsure