There are the questions I have. First, would you consider or could you make the investment in outside testing prior to making your decision? I think that would give you a much more accurate assessment of the level you are dealing with. If you have read at all on this board, you probably already know that some people don�t think too highly of group tests for identifying gifted kids. Alternatively, if you are concerned with her being on the lower end of ability; have you inquired regarding the different levels in the program and even within the program if they level kids?
Second, the homework thing would worry me. Some gifted programs think more is better and I wonder if the program has a reputation as having a lot of homework if it isn�t just more of the same and maybe not a good fit for your DD. That would be a big deal for me to because my DS also has sports, musical theater, and playing after school. If it did turn out to be 2 hours a night, would you and your DD be ok with that?
Finally, you say that your DS seems to be thriving in school now and that she enjoys her pull out program. Could you think of other ways to challenge and/or encourage her academically without the full time program? Your instincts are very powerful things when it comes to your child but these are some of the questions, I would ask in trying to decide whether to go with the full time program.
Good luck.
