Wow, that is just awful! The Simpsons? Really, why wouldn't she show a little disdain for that?! The principal should be livid that that was the extent of the EAP lesson!

I am so sorry for your dd. I hope you can convince them to let her change classes at least. And as far as in-depth vs fast paced, I agree with Dude, it sounds to me like your daughter is actually craving the in-depth but not getting even standard depth.