This course description book is provided to help you develop a program of study based on your interests, abilities, and goals. Brief course descriptions will acquaint you with both the required courses and the elective courses for the 1999-00 school year.

Please study this booklet and make very careful decisions about course selections since your schedule for 1999-00 will be determined by the choices you make at this time. The Counselor at Basehor-Linwood High School is eager to assist you and to provide you with information that may help in the decision making process.

As you review the courses described in this booklet and make your choices for next year, keep the following points in mind:

1. Review graduation requirements--especially take a look at general and college preparatory diploma requirements.

2. Read the information given about each course.

3. Take advantage of the many electives offered while you are still in high school to help you decide about your future career.

4. Keep as many doors as possible open while you are still in high school. Recent research shows that students your age will have seven different jobs in their lifetime. Therefore, acquiring skills as well as completing post secondary education is important.

5. Most colleges have required courses. By taking advantage of the Partnership or Dual Enrollment programs you will have an advantage of taking college courses while still in high school. (A 3.0 gpa is required to take part in these programs).

6. If you are undecided about your career future, simply remember you are surrounded each and every day by competent, well educated staff members who are a valuable resource in answering questions about educational requirements and careers in their particular field of study. Spend some of your time with these talented people!