Student Involvement

Immersion Camp
An enriching activity for students of AATSP members is the annual Immersion Camp. This camp is for high school students enrolled in Spanish II or higher who want to experience total immersion activities in the target language. Fun workshops are planned for campers to attend, such as cooking, dancing, singing and sports. It is a great way to meet students from around the state that are excited about learning Spanish. Teachers are encouraged to participate as "family leaders", chaperones, and activity leaders. Stay tuned to this site for updates on this year's immersion camp. Contact information is listed on the AATSP-GA Board page. General camp information for both students and teachers can be found on this website on the Spanish Immersion Camp page. Click here for camp information.
National Spanish Exam
We encourage our members to register their students for the National Spanish Exam. The national office decided to discontinue chapter coordinators in each state, so we no longer have a state contest. Use the link at the bottom of this page to connect to the national website for more information. Registrations normally start in November with the testing window running from March through the beginning of April.
National Honor Societies
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad
These national honor societies for students who excel in the study of Spanish and Portuguese are sponsored by AATSP. Chapters may be created at the high school level and at the middle school and elementary level by members of AATSP. For more information about Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (high school), click on the AATSP website link at the bottom of this page and go to "Programs & Activities" or contact the Georgia state coordinator for Sociedad listed on our executive board page. For information about Sociedad Hispánica de Amistad (middle school or elementary), click the AATSP website link and go to "Programs & Activities" or contact the Georgia state coordinator for Amistad listed on our executive board page.
AATSP Poster Contest
This annual contest invites students to compete in creating artwork based on a theme designed by the national AATSP office. The competition is divided into grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Students in grades 9-12 may also compete in a digital format. Posters are judged by the state exectuive board and the winners from the state level are submitted in each category to the national level contest. The winning entries are featured on our website as well. Click here for poster contest information.
High School Composition Contest
High school students are encouraged to participate in the AATSP-GA composition contest held each year. Students are given topics from which to choose a theme for an essay that must be written in the length of an hour. The themes for writing and the rubrics by which the writing is judged are created for each level of ability. Students who participate each year during their academic career receive valuable feedback regarding their progress. The contest, generally held in February, also affords an excellent opportunity for AP students to practice writing an essay on demand, and to receive rapid feedback. Click here for contest information.
Student of the Year Awards
Members of AATSP-GA may nominate their students for student of the year recognition at the elementary, middle, secondary and university levels. Click here for nomination guidelines.