Makes total sense! And, perhaps it explains why the principal is perceived to be against skipping K, as she understands that would make him double-skipped at an academic level.
Hmm, I'd think, though, that the principal -- since you mentioned s/he is over both gen ed and gifted magnet -- would want to be in on the planning for DS. Any reason to believe s/he wouldn't want to help figure out how best to accommodate him until he gets to the magnet. I'd presume they've had other kids in this situation, whether coming from your bldg or from other schools that feed into the magnet... and that the principal would be aware of options. After all, they should be aware that the need for such differentiation doesn't suddenly begin in 2nd. Good luck!
(And can I add, "Oh, how I wish we had a gifted magnet!")
