This one semester, online class focuses on the 12th grade Social Studies standards for CA. This class focuses on all levels of U.S. government - from its structure, constitution, procedures, and processes with the purpose of increasing the knowledge to create informed citizens. Fall and Spring semesters are the same content.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 Weekly Class Time:Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Semester length: Fall semester - 14 weeks Dates: Tuesdays, August 26 - December 9 (14 weeks) (No classes on Oct. 21 & Nov.25) 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 - US Government, Principles in Practice, SE, Holt McDougal, 2012, ISBN-13 9780547451381 This textbook is out of print as of 2019, but copies can still be purchased for a discount at various online stores as well as being available for check out at charter school libraries.
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.
This is a semester long class. 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: 12th grade U.S. Government Class *with a-g option
Start date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Semester end date: Tuesday, December 9, 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.26-Sept.30; Oct.1-31; Nov.1-21; Dec. 1-15*
Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/11th-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