1. Stop your regular activities (don't practice).

2. Make an appointment to be seen by a doctor.

3. Print off the concussion protocol pages (below) and take them to your appointment.

4. Email Ms Jackson, one of our Guidance counsellors, who handles concussion management, and attendance.

5. Ms. Jackson will ensure that all of your teachers are informed and will walk you through the return to learn process.

6. When you are ready to begin back at school, start off by visiting Ms. Jackson in the Guidance office to get your green concussion duotang.

Please let us know (Ms Jackson and attendance) about the concussion or suspected concussion so that we can inform all of the teachers.

Students initially are at home and resting.

Once a student is able to do about 20-30 minutes of cognitive activity (for example: a puzzle, reading, playing a board game) without aggravating symptoms they are generally ready to begin the return to learn process.

Initially, starting with one or two periods is generally recommended. If a student needs to do this for a prolonged length of time, then we recommend alternating between mornings and afternoons.

The first few days are really just about adjusting to being back in the building, some students find this difficult as the noise, lights, and number of people can be a lot, especially if you have been at home where it is nice and quiet.

When a student is ready to return to school, please let Ms Jackson know and stop by the guidance office on day one. We will set up a concussion duotang and together complete an accommodations page for the teachers.

Initially we ask teachers to hold off on assessments. Once students are able to be back in the building full time we work on building a catch up plan.

Please feel free to call or email at any time should you have questions or concerns.