​This two semester, live, 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 from the colonies to the Reconstruction era.                             
​                                                           *** a minimum of 8 students is needed to avoid cancellation***
Instructor:  Sheri Joyce (click on name to learn more about Sheri)                        
Weekly Class Time:  Wednesdays, 9:45 - 10:45 am 
Semester Dates: 
Fall semester -  August 26 - December 9 (14 weeks); No classes on 10/21 & 11/26
Spring semester - January 19 - May 5 (14 weeks); No classes on 2/17 & 3/24

• 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.

Assigned Work for the week: approximately  1-2 digital assignments each week including short reading passages
Required Supplies: 

• Headphones with mic ability                             
• Gmail account to access Google Classroom      
• 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:
Your role in our classes is to check in on your student's grade and work in Google Classroom weekly so nothing is a surprise later and helps bolster the learning experience and accountability of students.
Please read over our Parent Expectations HERE

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Fall 2026 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 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
  • Month breakdown:  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

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