Refusal for Admission to 9th grade, based on age requirement.

Many schools have policies like this, especially for children starting kindergarten or first grade.  Ask to speak to the administration.  If your daughter has completed 8th grade, she should be able to be admitted to 9th grade, however, the curriculum might be different.  Because she went to school in India, the testing requirements are different and it may be difficult to convince the adminstration that your daughter completed the equivalent requirements for 8th grade.  If the school district refuses to allow her into the 9th grade, ask for a copy of the written policy regarding age, and admission to each grade.