NCCA STEM Institute

Where Students Are Achievers

The STEM Institute at Newton College and Career Academy is a premier, four-year program that fosters academic excellence through project-based learning, FLEX days, and a culture of collaboration and innovation. Serving 9th–12th grade students from Alcovy, Eastside, and Newton high schools, our program is grounded in the STEM disciplines of Biotechnology and Engineering. Students learn in workspaces that encourage them to explore their interests, develop solutions to real-world problems and are future ready.  

At the heart of our program is the BRIGHT process, a structured problem-solving model that supports critical thinking and creativity across all content areas. This framework drives our interdisciplinary projects and prepares students to tackle complex challenges with confidence while developing an understanding of systematic problem solving. 

The STEM Institute emphasizes high expectations, strong support systems, and a positive learning culture where students are empowered to lead, grow, and excel. Through authentic learning experiences, students are prepared for college and workforce and intend on making a lasting impact on the world around them.

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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