 At Irving School, we believe that citizens in a democracy must be capable of engaging intelligently and ethically in informed decision making in matters of public concern. Democratic citizenship requires skill in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics. Irving School is dedicated to teaching these fundamental skills of citizenship but also is committed to going beyond them. People must think logically and creatively and use various modes of scientific inquiry to solve problems and to make sound decisions. Therefore, in our instruction, we emphasize scientific content, processes, and their applications which provide a common ground for investigating and talking about our world. We also believe that every student must study world systems, cultures, and languages in order to ensure respect and understanding for our own place in the world.
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