Gifted Panther Summer!

Welcome Future OC GT Panthers! 🐾
Have an amazing summer, and we can’t wait to see you at Panther Camp! We are so excited for you to begin your journey at OC and become part of our GT family.

To our graduating seniors thank you for the leadership, memories, and impact you have left on our program. Watching you grow over the years has been such a privilege, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished. No matter where your next chapter takes you, you will always be part of the OC GT family. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you will do. 💙

The GT Mentorship Program (ISM) provides students with valuable insight into their chosen fields, but it also nurtures relationships that will impact their futures in profound ways. The bond between mentors and mentees is a testament to the power of guidance, mentorship, and the exchange of knowledge.

OC Prom: A night filled with glitz, glamour, and good times. Our GT ISM Seniors looked absolutely stunning as they celebrated their final year in style. Here’s to the memories made and the friendships that will last a lifetime!

GT Cords: The culmination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. As GT Seniors walk the stage, they will step into a new chapter of their lives, ready to take on the world. I'm so proud of each and every one of you!

Students finished up their "Before I Go to College" assignment, where they’ve taken time to reflect on and begin learning important life skills they’ll need for independent living. It's important they learn practical life skills that will help them navigate daily responsibilities like changing a tire, cooking, using a weed wacker, replacing a fire detector battery, mowing the lawn, sewing, changing a ceiling fan, or tying a tie. A heartfelt thank you to the parents and family members who took the time to teach and demonstrate these valuable tasks. Your guidance plays a key role in helping students feel more confident and capable as they step into this next chapter.

In GT 1, students have been developing important real-world financial skills through a future budget challenge. Students explored career choices, projected salaries, monthly expenses, student loans, savings goals, and the true cost of living independently. Through this hands-on experience, they learned how to create and manage a realistic budget, prioritize needs versus wants, and make informed financial decisions that will impact their future.

GT 2 is dedicated to promoting various service opportunities for students. We aim to inspire and engage our school in meaningful volunteer work that benefits our community and helps them grow as responsible, empathic individuals.