I can understand what you're saying . Because i am experiencing the same thing . Except my DS is still in 2nd grade , and it has been a nightmare . He gets in trouble almost in daily basis because of that what your DS'teacher said " walking when there are tasks to be done " DS got it done alright , but walking or playing with anything else to keep his mind busy would be considered breaking rule number 11 # USING TIME AND MATERIAL WISELY
DS would argue with his teacher , i think this past few months DS lost respect to his teacher , hence the arguing , which is of course considered breaking rules #1 BEING RESPECTFUL
So , the past few months we had few conferences with the teachers , the principals , etc .. our school won't budge when i mention maybe he needs a different teacher . The school was 100% sure , homeroom teacher ( which is supposed to be gifted teacher ) is the right teacher for DS . Although this school year has turned out to be a nightmare and turned DS to be someone that lost his self esteem , his sparkle , his love of school ..
School can't even be consistent to what we've discussed . The school just wants us to like you said " buckle him down and just do it "
I am sorry that i cannot help you with a better suggestion , as i am experiencing the same thing with you . I hope things gets better for you and your DS . I know how stressful things can be for the whole family .
