I think up to this point, sports was the way he could connect with other classmates, so he sees that as only way to make friends.
This seems entirely logical to me.
My son happens to be super-tall, and even after his skip was one of the taller kids in 6th grade - but he was quite chagrined to see that even though he was taller and heavier, the older boys could beat him at playing 'king of the hill.' I do think it's natural for some boys to enjoy contact sports where size matters, but that is a far cry from saying that school based decisions should be made on that basis. I don't know if you are willing for him to play a sport like football that has an age and size component, but I can imagine your DS really enjoying the chance to rough and tumble with kids his own age/size.
It's great that your son likes fencing and speed skating - good for him! I wish that kid's sports didn't get so exclusive at such a young age as I wish your son could have it all. Including agemates who are at his readiness to learn level while we are at it.
I'm hoping that you school is quite familiar with Explore scores and will really be ready to 'think outside the box' once they see them. Perhaps you can met one more time with his classroom teacher and get her to push the administration from her end to allow the subject accels.
Best Wishes,
Grinity
Love and More Love,
Grinity
