Performance Character Traits
12 Traits for Student Success
![](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_grit.png)
Rising up to meet challenges and persevering in spite of failure
![Leadership](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_leadership.png)
Making responsible decisions and motivating others to action
![Social Intelligence](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_social-intelligence.png)
Navigating relationships and interactions with respect and confidence
![Creativity](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_creativity.png)
Thinking “outside the box” and solving problems with innovation
![Courage](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_courage.png)
Taking risks and standing up for what is right
![Energy/Zest](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_energy-zest.png)
Engaging in life with enthusiasm and excitement each day
![Initiative](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait-05.png)
Taking action to help ourselves and others without being asked
![Curiosity](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_curiosity.png)
Finding wonder and passion in the experience of learning
![Integrity](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_integrity.png)
Striving to do the right thing all the time
![Optimism](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_optimism.png)
Believing that effort today improves tomorrow
![Humility](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_humility.png)
Allowing accomplishments to speak for themselves
![Focus/Self-Control](https://athlosstcloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/athlos-performance-character-trait_focus_self-control.png)
Focusing our minds and bodies by resisting distractions and actively concentrating
Reinforcing Performance Character at Home
Like all important lessons, reinforcing learning at home is a key factor to success. One of the best ways for parents to do this is to positively model the traits at home and encourage trait development.
In our 12-part ‘Performance Character at Home’ blog series, we offer simple, yet effective, ways to support children’s Performance Character development.