At Burnt Mills, we highlight one Character Counts pillar each month during counseling lessons to help students grow into respectful, responsible, and caring individuals. The Character Counts framework focuses on six core values, known as the Six Pillars of Character:

These monthly themes give students a chance to reflect on their actions, build positive habits, and recognize character in themselves and others. While we don’t follow the full Character Counts program, these values support the social-emotional skills we build through Harmony and the Zones of Regulation.