Concussions

Concussion Information

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is a blow or jolt to the head that can temporarily or permanently impair a student’s physical abilities and change how the student thinks, acts and learns in school.

Physical symptoms that may occur are headache, nausea, light and noise sensitivity, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, changes in emotional state and it may reduce concentration. Concussions may also change school performance such as short term memory, concentration, organizational skills and completing assignments and tests.

It is important that a physician evaluates your child for any concussion symptoms and designs a plan of recovery with you as parent and the school. 

Recovery will vary with each student, depending on the severity of symptoms.

Any student with a suspected concussion must see a physician and have a documented Concussion Plan of Recovery in place for school. A physician note is needed to return to school or participate in sports.

For more information on concussion and treatment plans, please review:

• Concussion and Head Injury Information-Mass.gov
• HMHS School Sports return to play protocol
• Post Sports-Related Head Injury Medical Clearance and Authorization Form 
• CDC Concussion Website