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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.
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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

Aug 28

Coffee w/Principal

Time: 8:30 AM – 9 AM

FUN FRIDAY SPIN THE WHEEL

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Sep 1

ELAC 1st Tue Month

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Sep 2

Back to School Night

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

New York Trip Meeting

Time: 5:30 PM – 6 PM

Sep 3

Minimum Day

SSC 1st Thur

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Sep 4

ADMISSION DAY: NO SCHOOL

Sep 7

LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL

Sep 8

Picture Day

Location: AUDITORIUM

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 15

Presidents’ Day

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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.