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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.
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School Enrollment, Placement & Assessment Center (SEPA)

Assistance with school enrollment forms
Assistance with Health Insurance Enrollment / Medi-Cal
Linkage to LAUSD and Community Resources
Mental Health referrals
Immunizations and TB testing for eligible children ages 1 – 18 years old
Comprehensive Physical Exams / Sports Physical Exams
Referrals for diagnosis and treatment of medical, dental and vision issues
Asistencia con los for mularios de inscripción escolar
Asistencia para aplicar a seguro médico / Medi‑Cal
Conexiones a recursos del distrito LAUSD y de la comunidad
Referencias a servicios de salud mental
Vacunas y pruebas de tuberculosis para niños de 1 a 18 años
Exámenes físicos / exámenes físicos para deportes
Referencias para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de problemas de salud,
dentales y de visión
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Calendar

Oct 9

RESILIENT FAMILIES WORKSHOP

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: ROOM 112

FUN FRIDAY SPIN THE WHEEL

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Oct 14

CBL Visit

Oct 15

Great Shake out Drill

Time: 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Hispanic Heritage Event Afterschool

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: PAVILLION/ COVERED EATING AREA

Fall Parent Conference

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Oct 16

Filipino Heritage Month

Minimum Day

Time: 8:10 AM – 12:50 PM

Cookies with the Principal

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Parent Center

Oct 17

Filipino Heritage Month

Oct 9

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

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

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 12

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Link to Zoom in details) Roybal Learning Center 1200 Colton St Los Angeles, CA 90026

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

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

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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.