From the beginning, Sheridan, an independent K-8 progressive school founded in Washington, D.C., in 1927, has had a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity. In keeping with Principle 7 of the "The 11 Principles of Character Framework" (Character.org, 2018), which relates to fostering students' self-motivation, Sheridan educators take an intentional approach to educating students who will not only be able to think critically and solve problems, but who will feel compelled to use those skills to effect positive change. While the list in this article is far from exhaustive, this article discusses seven ways Sheridan keeps the focus on graduating decent, ethical, contributing members of society.