This two semester, online class focuses on the writing and analytical reading skills for high school and beyond. Using literature as our backbone of the class, students will strengthen critical thinking, effective communication skills, comprehension as we read and discuss four books together. From both literature and non-fiction articles, students will learn how to identify character traits, build vocabulary, identify figurative language, and the use of rhetoric. They will also strengthen their research skills, learn how to avoid plagiarism, MLA format, and poetry. Students will demonstrate their learning through various writing pieces, two essays, short research assignments, projects, and class presentations or speeches. We follow the CA ELA standards for high school in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking/listening skills. CA ELA standards are combined as 11th/12th by the state of California. We address grammar skills, as it pertains to our writing and reading assignments. Please consider adding a grammar review curriculum to your weekly schedule if you feel this is a needed focus for your student. * a-g credit option is offered for this class. Please indicate your desire to register your student for this option on the registration form.
Instructor:Sheri Joyce (click on name to learn more about Sheri) Weekly Class Time:Thursdays, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Semester length: Fall semester - August 28 - December 11 (14 weeks); No classes on 10/23 & 11/27 Spring semester - January 22 - May 7 (14 weeks); No classes on 2/19 & 4/2
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week
New students are welcome mid-year, based on class availability
Semester Cost: $300* *Private pay is accepted in three (3) $100 installments Please see instructions below for how to submit charter school vouchers if you will be using those to pay. See our refund policy here Required Equipment:
Students at this age are developing their organization and time management skills, but as a mom and educator for the past 20+ years, I know it's also true that accountability on that side of the screen is still needed. Our biggest ask is that parents check in on their student's grade and work in Google Classroom weekly so missing assignments/low grades are not a surprise later and Weekly check-ins help bolster the learning experience as well as the accountability of students.
Please remember this is a semester long class. For billing purposes, though, POs should be able to be paid monthly. We are not a pay by the month vendor; our classes are semester long but must be billed monthly. 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: 11th/12th English Class
Start date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Semester end date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
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
Month breakdown if your school needs them: Aug.28-Sept.30; Oct.1-31; Nov.1-21; Dec.1-15*
Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/high-school-english-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.