Return to Learn Protocol
School personnel are alert to cognitive and academic issues that may be experienced by a student who has suffered a concussion or other head injury, including:
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difficulty with concentration, organization, and long-term and short-term memory;
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sensitivity to bright lights and sounds; and
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short-term problems with speech and language, reasoning, planning, and problem solving.
School personnel accommodate the gradual return to full participation in academic activities of a student who has suffered a concussion or other head injury as appropriate, based on the recommendation of the student's licensed health care provider as to the appropriate amount of time that such student needs to be away from the classroom.
School Board Policy JJAC Student-Athlete Concussions During Extracurricular Activities
School Health Resources Information
Signs of a Concussion
Physical Symptoms
- Headaches
- Blurry Vision
- Dizziness
- Seeing "double"
- Disorientation
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to lights
- Sensitivity to noise
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Sleep or Energy Levels
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Excess Sleep
- Too Little Sleep
- Trouble Falling or Staying Asleep
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Cognitive Symptoms
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Feel mentally "foggy"
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Easily confused
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Feel "slowed down"
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Slowed speech
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Difficulty remembering
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Difficulty concentrating
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Emotional Symptoms
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Personality Change
- Sad
- Inappropriate Emotions
- Nervous
- Feeling more emotional
- Irritable
- Lack of Motivation
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What to Do if Your Student Experiences a Concussion
Student-athletes suspected of having a concussion will be removed from play immediately and referred appropriately. School personnel will be alert to cognitive and academic issues that may be experienced by a student who has suffered a concussion or other head injury. School personnel will accommodate the recovering student’s gradual return to full participation in academic activities based on the recommendations of the student’s certified athletic trainer or other licensed health care provider. Student-athletes who have sustained concussions are returned to play only after receiving appropriate medical care with written medical clearance, adequate time to heal, demonstrating no symptoms directly related to the concussion, and by making a full return to the classroom.
