This two semester, online class focuses on the 10th grade Social Studies standards for CA.   Picking up where 7th grade Medieval History left off, this class explores major moments and contributions around the world from the age of Enlightenment to post World War II and the impact of global interactions in the mid to late 20th century. 
Our class begins examining Greek and Roman philosophy and the roots of democracy. From there, we focus on revolutions around the world, Industrialization, Imperialism, Nationalism and responses to it. Our second semester focuses in on the 20th century world wars, continued struggles for democracy, and the birth of new nations. 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. 
                                      *** 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, 12:00 - 1:00 pm 
Semester Dates: 
Fall semester - August 27 - December 10 (14 weeks)
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.  
Required Equipment:
  • Headphones with mic ability                             
  • Gmail account to access Google Classroom 
  • Internet/Wi-fi connection             
  • Required books - HMH Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction Teacher Edition, 2012*     isbn: 9780547491301
    This textbook was discontinued in 2019 but used copies can be found in charter school resource libraries and around the internet for a low cost.

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 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: Modern World History Class *with a-g option
  • 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 – Spring semester: $75.00 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/modern-world-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.