Thanks for all the responses.
Well, the school is still pushing to move him ahead, but I really believe if they could teach above grade level without a skip he would be much better off. The truth is that the pace will still be too slow with a skip. I have since learned that the district can do some things for him if he doesn't skip that the principal never offered as an option.. I can even try homeschooling for part of the day.
I have told the school team what we would like and I suggested they talk with him. He has already been moved twice in a previous school (and expected to know the language fluently). He just needs some continuity, a cluster of like kids, and a much more flexible teacher.
