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We did online math through JH CTY for DD at that age (starting in second grade)
and it worked very well. She started at her grade level course and she had her own lap top to work on during math time. It allowed her to work at her own pace and was a good solution for us. I would say be hesitant with a grade skip. DD was a slam dunk for acceleration per scores and the Iowa acceleration scales, but we hesitated. I am so glad that we did. She is middle school aged now and socially she is exactly where she should be. I am convinced school is really more about socialization than actual learning and there is a benefit to being one of the older students as opposed to one of the youngest. I accelerated two years and graduated at 16, I was successful academically but it is difficult to always be the youngest and you are exposed to things when you are two years younger than your same grade peers. Good luck with your decision!