THERE are different graduation dates because of the adjusted school calendars to cope with the K to 12 Basic Education program. School openings next school year will also vary. We all hope to have more synchronized academic programs.

Meanwhile, summer has a windfall of learning courses in English, music and choreography, robotics, swimming, fashion, cooking, sports and art. These are offered in schools, training centers, malls and houses. These are fun lessons outside of classroom requirements!

Parents need to focus on enriching the basic skills of their children. Often, children need learning exposure to balance classroom lessons.