This two semester, online class focuses on the 8th grade Social Studies standards for CA. 8th grade U.S. History is subtitled, "Growth and Conflict" as we look at major points of growth and conflict during the early part of American history. Beginning with the establishment of the British colonies and ending with Reconstruction, our classes look at various moments in history that shaped the course of our nation as well as our modern day experience. We look closely at the creation of the U.S. Constitution and its contents. We grade all work assigned in class unless a family requests otherwise. *** 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, 9:30 - 10:30 am Semester length: Fall semester - 14 weeks Dates: August 28 - December 11 (No classes during the weeks of Oct. 21 & Nov.25)
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week - reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment
Spring semester - 14 weeks Dates: January 22 - May 7 (No classes during the weeks of Feb. 17 & Apr. 21)
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: $250* *Private pay is accepted in two installments of $125 Please see instructions below for how to submit charter school vouchers if you will be using those to pay. Required Equipment:
Headphones with mic ability
Gmail account to access Google Classroom
Internet/Wi-fi connection
Required books -
For Which We Stand - Jeff Foster
Everything You Need to Ace U.S. History in One Big, Fat Book, 2nd edition
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.
Fall 2024 Purchase Order Instructions
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 28, 2024
Semester end date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
Frequency: once per week for 4 months
Cost per month – Spring semester: $62.50 x 4 months, units, or sessions
Month breakdown if your school needs them: Aug.28-Sept.30; Oct.1-31; Nov.1-22; Dec.1-13*
Total Semester Cost for this class: $250
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/8th-grade-us-history-class.html
* * IEM charter school students are able to submit one PO for the entire semester total