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Calendar

Oct 13

8:30 BSAP Parent Committee Mtg

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

TCL CHINESE THEATRE

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA

Oct 14

CBL Visit

CSIT

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: PARENT CENTER

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

College Gear Day – Wear College Gear!

Filipino Heritage Month

Minimum Day

Time: 8:10 AM – 12:50 PM

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

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

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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.