I really am only concerned about her missing a cut off with say, a 7th grade SAT for xyz opportunity because she's actually a 6th grader by age.
I'm not worried about her winning ANYTHING, but we are running out of academic challenge and peer stuff locally, and I don't want opportunities, such as camps with entrance requirements to be off the table because of a paper placement.
That is a valid concern for not skipping. My DD skipped K and she took SCAT in 2nd grade (which is 4th grade level test at 6 yrs old). She did well but not 95 percentile like she might get if she takes it when she turns 7. When she took EXPLORE in 4th grade at 8, her percentile shot up to DYS level. She is in public school and without skipping, she will be extremely bored and who knows what would have happened. Right now, she is 10 (almost 11) in 6th grade and doing Algebra I and probably skipped some LA next year. She is engaged and challenged adequately.
And she will be counted as a 7th grader next year even though she will be doing Geometry and probably 8th or 9th grade LA.
It is hard to get 660 on SAT Math (DYS level) if you have not done Geometry. In Middle and High School, you don't need to stay in one grade level. Subject acceleration is easier because you go to a different class for each period. The only obstacle is when some classes are only offered in HS and you are still in MS.
Home Schooling gives you a lot of leeway. Try to balance between grade level and getting properly challenged. Good Luck!
