The Washington Irving School community recognizes the partnership that exists between the home and the school in educating its students. Together and in concert it is our purpose to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of the students while they acquire self discipline and morals.

Washington Irving School is a laboratory for living which encourages students to find joy and discovery in learning while mastering skills. The environment of the school is one in which each student feels safe and worthwhile; one where each year's investment in effort will yield at least a commensurate growth in academic achievement; one where students, staff, and parents enjoy mutual respect; and one where students will gain self-esteem and develop a positive self image.

Embodied in the school community is a social contract in which all persons are treated with the dignity and consideration due them as fellow human beings. Irving School recognizes the richness in its multicultural composition. By attending Irving School, students will acquire a better understanding and appreciation for persons of differing ethnic heritage.