First grade can be horribly boring..... if they suggest a grade skip, seriously consider it. My DS skipped first and actually enjoyed second - even though it wasn't nearly as challenging as he needed. At least it didn't have as much boring repetition as first.
Our school had the reading specialist who works with 4-6th graders work with DS. It was great enrichment. They encouraged him to read books at his level in the accelerated reader program.
I would very definitely apply to Davidson Young Scholars program. It can be a great help in trying to deal with the challenges.
Mary
