Curriculum and Instruction
Welcome to Curriculum and Instruction!
On these pages, you will learn more about teaching and learning at Plattsmouth Community School District. Just follow the links on the left to explore Content and Learning, Assessment, and the Improvement Process.
Don't forget to check out the Resources page as well! It has links, information, and ideas that are selected to make your job as a parent or guardian easier!
For more information about our great district, please see our Nebraska Education Profile.
Plattsmouth Community Schools NEP
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me! I am glad to help!
Cherie Larson, PhD
State NSCAS Testing
Between March 24th and May 2nd, students in grades 3-8 will take the state math and reading tests. Students in grades 5 and 8 will also take a state science test. Some students will take an alternate version of these assessments.
High school students in grade 11 will take the ACT test on March 25th.
These tests are part of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS).
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me! I am glad to help!
Cherie Larson, PhD
PCSD: A Focus on Respectful Behavior and Safety
PCSD is using Character Strong with students! This program is used in 24 Nebraska schools. It will help students develop respectful behavior and strategies for handling their emotions safely. For more information, check out the resources below and at the buildings.
https://www.characterstrong.
Character Strong Scope and Sequence
School Board Overview: 12-09-2024
Contact clarson@pcsd.org if you have any questions. She is happy to help!
The PHS Music Department has Adopted Resources
The PHS music teachers have adopted a music history and a music appreciation program. Resources are available for review upon request.
Music Appreciation: Resonances
Music History: Music History
If you have any questions, contact clarson@pcsd.org.
Plattsmouth Schools Overview
Director of Instructional Services
Curriculum News
The PHS music teachers are piloting a music history and a music appreciation program. Resources and review sheets are available in this post.
Character Strong is used in 24 Nebraska schools. If adopted, it will help students develop respectful behavior and strategies for handling their emotions safely. For more information, check out the resources in this post and at the buildings.
PHS has adopted the Computer Science Principles course published by Code.org.