[Eva]

I whole heartedly support advanced classes, as long as they are open to anyone and not restricted by pre-set qualifications. Kids tend to live up to expectations when
they are voluntarily challenged.

[lepton]

as long as they are open to anyone and not restricted by pre-set qualifications.

Like being able to do advanced math or remember the Table of the Elements? Some classes are ridiculously difficult to get around certain criteria.

[Motherhood IS a career]

as long as they are open to anyone and not restricted by pre-set qualifications

As long as we're applying that principle to the teaching profession, I don't see why we shouldn't apply it to students as well.

While we're at it, why don't we apply it to the space program, or to the fire department, or to any other field? What the hell? Why should anyone qualify for anything?