My daughter is a third grader but, technically could have been a second grader if I held her back. "Red shirting" is popular here too and there are a bunch of kids that were held back! I too thought putting her in school when she just turned 5 would be like skipping a grade. I wonder if the school will agree with my reasoning to have her tested (they are aware of her brother being gifted). Or maybe I should not say anything as just do it privately.