​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 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  (and up to) 2 digital assignments each week and short reading passages
  • 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.  
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
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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 2025 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 27, 2025
    • Semester end date: Wednesday, December 10, 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.27-Sept.30; Oct.1-31; Nov.1-21; Dec.1-15*
    • Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
  • 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