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Recent News

New York Field Trip Spring 2027 Featured Photo

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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Calendar

Oct 6

CA Student Mock Election

ELAC 1st Tue Month

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

Faculty Meeting

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Oct 7

LSLC

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

Oct 8

SSC Meeting

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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

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 7

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 8

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual

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
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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.