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Calendar

Oct 20

Parent Information Meeting Clear Creek OEC

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: zoom

Oct 22

Fotorama Make Up Picture Day

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

Oct 23

50th Day of School

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 26

Haunted House After School

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 29

WEB Lunch Event

Time: 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Oct 30

RESILIENT FAMILIES WORKSHOP

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

Fall Festival

Time: 12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Nov 2

Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Oct 22

Webinar: College Advising for Student Athletes

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

Oct 23

Webinar: Protect What Matters Most: Family Preparedness and Peace of Mind

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Oct 24

LAUSD Health Screening Fairs

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Ulysses S. Grant High School  Address: 13000 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 28

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 9 AM
Location: Virtual

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 12 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

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
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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.