NCCA STEM Institute

Where Students Are Achievers

The STEM Institute at Newton College and Career Academy is a premier program that incorporates project-based learning through a unique flexible scheduling environment. Our program serves over 185 students from 9th-12th grade that come from the three area high schools: Alcovy, Eastside and Newton. The STEM focus areas for our program are biotechnology and engineering, where we provide students with state-of-the-art labs and facilities that allow them to create, design, and develop ideas based on their individual interests.  We utilize a process-thinking model called the BRIGHT process to help our associates problem solve and think critically in all of their courses.  The BRIGHT process is a framework upon which we build project-based learning experiences.

Our F.L.E.X. (Fueling the Learning and Educational eXperience) days allow students to turn traditional classrooms into collaboration spaces where they can concentrate their efforts on working with whom they need, where they need, and on what they need. This unique learning style, not found anywhere else in Georgia, teaches time and project management as well as collaboration skills required to be competitive in the 21st century job market. Additionally, it gives our students a competitive edge when entering college as they will already be prepared for the workload, rigor, and time management necessary to be successful.

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