The problems we faced this year I believe has its roots in the tribal political arena. Salt River High School is currently a regular charter school in the state of Arizona. It is much more than that to the political leaders of the Salt River Community. It is a jewel for academics, a show of educational importance, a net for the people of the community to obtain an education. I have been told many times by people above me, not to mention the word alternative school when talking about our high school. The mention of that word sends waves through the education department that are more damaging than the waves of Katrina. So looking at the map I find an extra circle could be used to show the influence of the tribal politics between the state board of education and the school district. This would be only to show another entity that has influence of education in this particular case. In trying to maintain a high status and yet be all to the students they service, this entity is hindering the school from becoming a great place for young people to obtain a solid education.