A practicum was designed (for grades 7-9) which implemented a speech, drama, and communications course (18 students) at a nonpublic Christian school. The goals of positive student self-image and peer acceptance were emphasized through teacher-made and religious-oriented materials as well as through written and oral student presentations evidencing communication skills and drama experiences. Teaching segments were organized according to activities in four major areas: listening/observing, planning/teaching, writing/directing, and speaking/acting. Performances were geared to chapel presentations and plays before lower-school classes. Results on pre/posttests for oral presentation, teaching assignment, and dramatic performance evaluations revealed improved abilities for most student participants. Additionally, favorable comments about student performances and the messages of the presentations were made by other teachers, parents, and school administrators. (Twenty-one appendixes containing evaluation forms and course activities are included; and 16 references are attached.) (KEH)