Explore Future Careers
Aspiring Medical Professionals of America
AMP meets on alternating Mondays after school in C105 from 2:30-3:30. This is a student –lead club that emphasizes careers in the medical field. We have guest speakers, and do activities related to the medical field such as blood pressure, reflexes, and practice suturing. The club is open to everyone and there are no commitments—come to as many meetings as you can. Our first meeting will be on September 17.
Business Professionals of America
BPA is open to any student enrolled in a business class or interested in Business Technology, Office Management, or Accounting Careers. Members may participate in area, state and national competitions and attend conferences, in addition to practicing leadership skills and social and civic awareness. Meetings will be held every other week on Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. in the large forum room.
DECA
DECA is an international competitive business club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA competitors compete in tests, role-plays, and online simulations at the sectional, state, and international level. NVHS DECA meets most Thursday mornings during the year at 6:50 a.m. in C204.
Future Educators Association
Join us in B103(main building) at 6:45 am on Weds. morning, Aug. 31st for our first meeting. We meet every Wednesday morning and the first Tuesday of every month after school. What are the perks of being in this club?
- Weekly Meetings include activities that simulate teaching in a classroom and guest speakers from all areas of education cover a variety of topics including choosing a college, classroom management, careers in teaching and beyond the classroom.
- Internships give you the opportunity to help in an elementary school classroom at least once a week which is a great way to see if teaching is right for you and further develop your skills.
- Teacher Shadow Days allow you to shadow a teacher for an entire day in the classroom of your choice. You can explore different age groups and subjects each semester.
- Read for the Record gives you the opportunity to do direct teaching during the annual Read for the Record Day at a local grade school. High school students read a story and do a follow-up activity with grade school students.
- A variety of teacher appreciation activities including the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast give you opportunitites to recognize and interact with influential educators.
- Education-related Community Service such as tutoring or homework clubs
- Membership in a Professional, International Organization looks great on your college applications and resume.
- Partnership with Aurora University offers leadership training and teacher training
I.D.E.A.
The NVHS IDEA (Illinois DESIGN Educator’s Association) Club is a great way to meet NVHS TEE Department staff and students who share the same interests in various areas of Technology and Engineering. While part of this club, students will have the ability to learn and use current equipment and software used throughout industry. In addition, members will get the chance to represent NVHS at the regional and state level. Most importantly, members will get the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Engineering, Design and Drafting to prepare themselves for college, trade schools, or future careers.
Model United Nations
Participation in the Model United Nations Club is open to all grade levels. Participants research current international events and debate related issues at two conferences held at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois. Model UN offers a unique opportunity to study current news topics, develop high-level communication skills, and socialize with high-school students from across the United States.
Robotics Club
Collaboration, coding, hands-on building, and competition is the essence of Robotics Club. This club provides students with an opportunity to learn the basics of electro-mechanical technology using the VEX Educational Robotics Design System. Students meet twice weekly to design and build a robot that may ultimately compete against other robots in regional, state, national, and world competition. Membership into Robotics Club is through an application process in August.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
TV Production Club
The TV/Film Club meets every other Thursday after school in C104 and is open to all Neuqua Students interested in Television or Film production. Activities vary from creating content to analyzing it. We typically meet for an hour (2:30-3:30) every other Thursday with some outside meeting time opportunities available to club members as well. Students do not need to attend every meeting to be involved.
Every year we post our meeting dates and agenda on our department website.
Every year we post our meeting dates and agenda on our department website.
Youth and Government
Interested in debate? Current events? Improving your leadership or communication skills? Youth and Government is a state-wide program focused on developing tomorrow's leaders and promoting active citizenship. In this competitive club, students take on the roles of legislators, attorneys, executive officials, lobbyists, press members and more. Youth and Government culminates in a three-day event where students literally take over the state capitol -- debating bills, arguing and judging cases, and reporting the news of the day. Youth and Government typically meets every other Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting mid-September.
