Jamie- if they won't consider a skip would they consider letting him subject accelerate? Or perhaps if you phrased it in nice, non-threatening language like "could he spend part of his day in a class with some older kids?" Perhaps that would ease the transition for the school and your DS. Since the gifted coord. is already on your side maybe she has some advice to help you navigate their red tape.

Otherwise, HS is fun! I only work part-time so it is easier to balance than working full-time and trying to HS. Good luck!

Mom to DYS-DS6 & DS3