First off let me tell you that almost all TUSD's public schools are not geared for college preperation, If you want you children to succeed in Tucson at any academic level you will be forced to look at Salpoint High school, These are not good Christians, these are not moral pillars of our society, these are ruthless businessmen, protecting one of the oldest and most powerful social clubs in Tucson. Full tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year is $8,400 not to mention all the other "Hidden Fees" like books, uniforms, and retreat fees. The cost is just the begining this school has a ton of problems, first off it's gang mentality Football team is run by Jay Dobbins a former COP and Hells Angel. Students and their parents complain of a different standard for athletes, cheerleaders and "rich" kids. Salpointe football players, they claim, are the worst offenders. They're so "out of control" that, for safety reasons, according to some students, football and basketball players cannot use the school's weight room at the same time. Parents say they've acted as "body guards" for the basketball coaches and players, due to problems with the football team. And they claim administrators fail to act upon their complaints of students' poor or outrageous behavior. While the school requires students to promise to avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs, some parents and students note that certain students seem to violate the pledge with impunity. Nearby residents complain of Salpointe students who gather daily outside school grounds to smoke cigarettes and marijuana, within clear view of the school. Students and parents alike muse that Salpointe is probably no different than any other high school in the city. However, they point out that because Salpointe is a private school, administrators have the power to oust misbehaving students. But no one seems to be able to explain why they don't. One source offers, "Maybe when a kid gets in trouble, suddenly the track is resurfaced, or some computers are added. The kid continues as if nothing ever happened." And one critical parent says the situation at Salpointe can be summed up by a sarcastic shout from a Canyon Del Oro High School fan about a Salpointe team during a recent game: "NICE BEHAVIOR FOR A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL!" Do you realy want to send your kids to the "Only GIG" in town, Once again Tucson is a terrible place to raise a family. http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/02-19-98/mailbag.htm
