Concussions can occur in students from incidents at school, school sports, and sports outside of school or other accidents such as car or biking crashes.

A student who initially rests and then does a step wise return to learning and activities while monitoring for symptoms may recover faster and more completely. Most students will be symptom free within 3 weeks.

For a list of signs and symptoms of concussion, danger signs that need immediate medical care at a hospital and what to do if your child has or may have a concussion, see MCPS Concussion Information.

General Concussion Informaton:

• CDC Heads Up Website for Parents
• CDC Classroom Tips for Students Recovering from a Concussion

MCPS Procedures and Forms:

• Concussion Guidelines:  Parent Handout (This includes Return to Learn Guidelines and possible classroom adjustments based on symptoms your child has called the "Symptom Wheel".
• Healthcare Provider Communication Form

Sports and MCPS:

Students who participate in school sports must have a signed concussion statement every year on file BEFORE playing or practicing starts.

• Montana Law; Protection of Youth in Sports
• MHSA Student-Athlete and Parent/Legal Guardian Concussion Statement & Form