This two semester, asynchronous 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. 

Instructor:   Sheri Joyce (click on name to learn more about Sheri)           
Weekly Class Time:  Asynchronous (no live class); Students have flexibility to work at a pace they're comfortable with as long as they're meeting deadlines set on assignments and have all work submitted by a final semester deadline provided in the Google Classroom. Students will have access to me via email and the Google Classroom throughout each week as well as video lessons. 
Semester Dates: 
Fall semester - self-paced; all coursework must be completed by the final semester deadline provided in Google Classroom.
Spring semester - self-paced; all coursework must be completed by the final deadline provided in Google Classroom.
  • Assigned Work for the week: approximately 1-3 digital assignments each week 
  • New students are welcome mid-year
Semester Cost: $250*
*Private pay is accepted in two installments of $125. The first payment is due prior to the start of class and the second payment is due by the 1st of October (fall) or 1st of February (spring). 
Please see instructions below for how to submit charter school vouchers if you will be using those to pay.  
Required Equipment:​                           
  • Gmail account to access Google Classroom 
  • Internet/Wi-fi connection             
  • Required books - HMH Modern World History, Student Edition, 2019  isbn: 9781328-81200                                                     You are welcome to purchase used or check with your charter's resource center for a copy. 

Parent's Role In The Class:
Our biggest request 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. ​

Purchase Order Instructions 

This is a year-long class, split into two asynchronous semesters. Each semester is $250 payable at the start of class.
​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 Learning
  • Instructor name: Sheri Joyce
  • Class: Modern World History Class *with a-g option
  • Start date: Asynchronous (no live class) with deadlines, grading, and access to me throughout the week via email
  • Semester end date: December 13, 2026 (fall); May 13, 2027 (spring)
  • Total Semester Cost for this class: $250
  • Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/modern-world-history-class.html