Mathematical Statistics typically requires Calculus, both as an institutional and pedagogical requirement. It is understandable that some students do not wish

Mathematical Statistics typically requires Calculus, both as an institutional and pedagogical requirement. It is understandable that some students do not wish to pursue further mathematical studies, but should that translate into the requirement that all students must be at the same level? Or that Algebra shall not be offered in middle school? Note that schools are already free to offer Statistics or Computer Science, neither of which are respected by universities. It is very difficult to create a program with sufficient reliability that universities are willing to accept some form of credits earned or requirements met.