And let me guess, the alternative school has limited spaces so there's no going back? Well, no advice, but take your time. Persistence overcomes resistance. So the head of the gifted dept was the highschool and the lady that brushed you off was the middle school? Even if she didn't pay you attention and then he told her to pay you attention as long as you're cool, sweet, and serene the next time she has to see you she'll probably look at you with a fresh set of eyes. She's probably just overworked and not seeing you clearly. Well, I'm really not sure. I was just trying to make you feel better. Good job with the shadowing idea and not just making a decision based on the brochure and school motto.
