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Ocean Experience

The Ocean Experience is coming to Cochran Middle School starting September 14-25, 2026.
The Ocean Experience llegará a Cochran Middle School del 14 al 25 de septiembre de 2026.
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ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE!!!

Can you meet the challenge?
Attend on time on Thursday, September 3rd and Tuesday, September 8.
Students who attend on time both days will receive free popcorn!
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PICTURE DAY!

School Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please use the following link above to view package options and prepurchase your child's photos.
El Día de la Foto Escolar se llevará a cabo el martes 8 de septiembre de 2026. Por favor, utilice el siguiente enlace para ver las opciones de paquetes y precomprar las fotos de su hijo(a).
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New York Field Trip Spring 2027

Join us for an exciting educational journey to New York City in Spring 2027!
For more information, please refer to the flyer.
¡Acompáñenos en un emocionante viaje educativo a la ciudad de Nueva York en la primavera de 2027! Para más información, por favor consulte el folleto.

Calendar

Sep 11

FUN FRIDAY SPIN THE WHEEL

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Sep 13

Sep 14

Sep 15

Sep 16

Sep 17

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM
Location: Quad

Sep 18

Zumba & Line Dance w/Principal

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Sep 12

Choosing YOUR College

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Sep 17

On the Right Track: Resources for "C" or Better in A-G

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

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063

Oct 13

Region South Choices School Fair

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248

Region West Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83201553181
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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 student's 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.