Concussion Information for Parents & Guardians
The health and safety of our student-athletes is a priority at Rio Vista High School. If a student-athlete sustains or is suspected of sustaining a concussion while participating in RVHS Athletics, the resources below provide important information regarding concussion symptoms, medical evaluation, Return to Learn, school accommodations, and Return to Play procedures.
IMPORTANT: A student-athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from athletic activity for the remainder of the day and may not return to participation until evaluated and cleared in accordance with CIF concussion protocols.
Parents/guardians should seek immediate medical attention if their child develops worsening or concerning symptoms following a suspected concussion. The CIF Acute Concussion Notification Form identifies emergency warning signs such as worsening headache, repeated vomiting, increasing confusion, difficulty waking, seizures, weakness/numbness, slurred speech, or loss of consciousness.
Concussion Resources & Forms
1. CIF Concussion Information Sheet
Start here. This resource provides parents and student-athletes with information about concussion symptoms, treatment, Return to Learn, and Return to Play.
View / Download Concussion Information Sheet
2. Acute Concussion Notification Form for Parents/Guardians
Important information for parents/guardians following a suspected concussion, including symptoms to monitor and warning signs that require immediate medical attention.
View / Download Acute Concussion Notification Form
3. Concussion Return to Learn (RTL) Protocol
Guidance for gradually returning a student to school and normal academic activities following a concussion.
View / Download Return to Learn Protocol
4. Physician Recommended School Accommodations Following Concussion
This form allows a physician to recommend temporary school accommodations while a student recovers from a concussion.
View / Download School Accommodations Form
5. Physician Letter to School Following Concussion Visit
This form allows the treating physician to communicate the student’s concussion status, academic recommendations, and physical-activity restrictions to the school.
View / Download Physician Letter to School
6. CIF Concussion Return to Play (RTP) Protocol
The CIF graduated Return to Play protocol outlining the required steps for a student-athlete’s gradual return to athletic activity following a concussion.
