Hi Maya - Welcome!
I hope this the the right place!
Who did the IQ test? Was it an WISC IV? If so, what were the scores for processing speed and the other 3 main areas?
What does the person how did the testing think about how the school is acting? Would he or she be willing to call them and throw a 'professional opinion' into the mix?
You've clearly done your homework. Good Job. It is entirely possible that more challenging work will help your child stay 'activated' and on course. It's also possible that the school is right and that your child would be even farther behind. I would suggest 2 things -
1) go in and observe the classroom. Are the advanced classrooms truely advanced enough to provide that activation you are looking for?
2) try teaching your child something at home, and see first hand what the teachers are dealing with. If possible, figure out workable stratagies at home and then share them with the school.
If you child really does have ADHD-PI with slow cognitive tempo then it's quite possible that stimulent medication would work well to bring all the various parts of your child's brain into harmony with each other. It's also possible that the slowness has nothing to do with ADHD, but is a vision problem, a hearing problem, muscle weakness or boredom.
Good for you for taking the first steps and not just throwing your hands up. It will take a little while, but it's worth it!
Love and More Love,
Grinity
