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Cochran students and staff posing around a red race car at a museum field trip.
Cochran students posing together outside on a sunny day.
Students working on a science experiment at a lab table.
Cochran students posing together outside on campus.
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Students inside a colorful mobile learning lab bus.
Students lining up outside the school building.
Students visiting an outdoor booth at a Cochran school event.
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Nov 2

Homeroom Attendance Challenge

Nov 3

ELAC 1st Tue Month

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

Nov 4

8th Grade Trip to Dorsey

LSLC

Time: 3:30 PM – 4 PM
Location: Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School, 4066 Johnnie Cochran Vista, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA

Nov 6

Choices Application Deadline

FUN FRIDAY SPIN THE WHEEL

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Robotics and Minecraft club

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Nov 9

Homeroom Attendance Challenge

Nov 10

5000 Role Models

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium

Nov 11

Veterans' Day- No School

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 3

November 2026 Election: Make Your Voice Count!

Nov 4

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Zoom link in description) Maywood Center for Enriched Studies 5800 King Ave Maywood, CA 90270

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Nov 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Nov 6

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Fremont High School 7676 San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90003

Nov 9

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
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Our Mission

Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School will create a rigorous learning environment that instills high expectations for success through challenging and supportive instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each student's development is fostered through positive relationships between students and staff. Our parents, teachers, and community members will be actively involved in our students' learning.
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Our Vision

Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School is a community of learners in an academic environment that values curiosity, literacy, and exploration. We are committed to redefining the Cochran experience with a focus on helping students prepare for college and careers by having equal access to a rigorous education. We want every student to become a lifelong learner.