Character
Nuestras principales virtudes
A school forms character whether it means to or not. These are the seven we teach deliberately, in the school’s own words.
The Seven
What our students practice
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Prudencia
"Tomaré decisiones sabias y bien meditadas antes de actuar".
Prudence stems from ancient philosophical traditions, particularly from Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics and later elaborations by thinkers like Thomas Aquinas. Prudence emphasizes the importance of practical wisdom, moral discernment, and virtuous conduct in navigating the complexities of human life.
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Moderación
"Ejercitaré el autocontrol, la discreción y la templanza en todas las cosas".
When it comes to moderation, there’s not many more reverberating stories throughout history beyond the boy who flew too close to the sun. Icarus embodies the lesson of self-restraint and what happens if you don’t. Moderation, or Temperance, is a cardinal virtue always at play in life and history.
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Justicia
“I will treat everyone with the fairness and respect they deserve.”
Justice is understood as a moral principle that involves giving each person their due or what they deserve. Justice emphasizes principles of fairness, rights, social utility, and the promotion of the common good.
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Valor
“I will do the right thing, even when it is unpopular or difficult.”
Courage is understood as the strength of character to confront and overcome fear, adversity, or danger, grounded in a commitment to moral principles and the pursuit of noble ideals.
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Responsabilidad
“I will do my duty and accept the consequences of my actions.”
Responsibility entails being accountable for one’s actions, fulfilling commitments with reliability and integrity, and stewarding resources and relationships with care and consideration.
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Amistad
“I will treat everyone with respect and seek friends who make me better.”
Friendship is one of the most important virtues in the classical and Western tradition. At ACAR, making and having good friends will be the bedrock of our school culture and community.
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Sabiduría
“I will seek those things which are good, true, and beautiful.”
Wisdom is based on the Greek word Sophia, and calls our attention to the highest things in life. Wisdom always calls us away from foolishness to the Good, the True, and the Beautiful — not only as knowledge acquisition, but as knowledge growth, inquiry, and application.
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