Bellevue Community College uses the following grading system and standards in evaluating student performance (for more information, see the BCC Catalog):

 

"A" grades indicate "outstanding" achievement. The "A" student

1.    demonstrates consistent mastery of learning outcomes for the course

2.    demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes beyond the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills

3.    completes work assignments that consistently exceed requirements and that interpret and apply objectives in new, unique, or creative ways

4.  demonstrates consistent leadership in class participation activities

 

"B" grades indicate "high" achievement. The "B" student

1.    demonstrates a high level of competence in learning outcomes for the course

2.    demonstrates ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course through application of critical and creative thinking skills

3.    completes work assignments that consistently meet most requirements

4.  contributes regularly to class participation activities

 

"C" grades indicate "satisfactory" achievement. The "C" student

1.    demonstrates a satisfactory level of competence in learning outcomes for the course

2.    demonstrates competent ability to interpret, integrate, and apply learning outcomes within the context of the course

3.    completes work assignments that satisfy minimum requirements for the course

4.     satisfies minimum requirements for class participation activities

 

"D" grades indicate "poor" achievement. The "D" student

1.    demonstrates minimum competence in some learning outcomes for the course

2.    completes work assignments that usually meet minimum requirements

3.     contributes inconsistently or infrequently to class participation activities

 

 

"F" grades indicate "unsatisfactory" achievement. The "F" student

1.    cannot demonstrate competence in many or fundamental learning outcomes

2.    submits work assignments that frequently do not meet minimum requirements, or does not complete the assigned work does not satisfy minimum requirements for attendance or contribution to class activities.