In some schools the custom is to combine the Intermediate and Senior Departments into one and to regard the years, 13 to 20, as a series of eight grades. Several large schools are enthusiastic about this plan, and as the worship requirements are much the same in the teen years the Opening and Closing Services are acceptable to all grades. This arrangement also is adaptable to limited equipment, and affords a certain amount of hero-worship to the younger boy on account of the older boy being present. It also offers the older boy a field of service through helpfulness to the younger members of the department. In some schools this adaptation is known as the High School Department. _Boys' Departments_ During the last few years separate Boys' Departments have come into favor with some Sunday school workers. These departments should not be attempted, however, until every class is organized (see chapter on The Organized Sunday school Bible Class), and there is efficient leadership to guide them. A premature start may be ineffective and prejudice parents and boys. =The Departmental Committees= _Executive Committee_ The Executive Committee has direct oversight of the general affairs of the department and acts officially between sessions on matters needing prompt attention. It is made up of the officers, general superintendent of the school, the pastor of the church, and the president and teacher of each class. _Inter-Class Committee_ The Inter-Class Committee has the direction and supervision, through sub-committees, of all the activities of the department, such as: Athletics Outings Camping Socials Entertainments Lectures Library Vocational Talks Practical Talks Congress or Senate Debates Current Topics Practical Citizenship Service Councils Degrees and Initiations Employment Bureau Home Cooperation School Cooperation _Committee on Sunday school Life_ This Committee has a twofold function, the planning of the department program for general school festivals and matters of general school business. The diagram shows the activities of this committee. COMMITTEE ON SUNDAY SCHOOL LIFE FEAST DAYS GENERAL BUSINESS Children's Day Sunday School Board Meetings[7] Christmas Teachers' Meetings New Year's School Elections Easter Membership Campaigns for Entire School Rally Day School Needs Anniversary Picnics Specials, Etc. Socials, Etc. _Committee on Church Life_ The Church Life Committee also has a double task. Its activities along the lines of church life are as follows: =Committee on Church Life= WORSHIP MEMBERSHIP AND BENEVOLENCES Morning Preaching Service Evening Preaching Service Mid-week Prayer Service Special Services Invitation Current Expenses Extension Support Social Life Auxiliary Organizations _Committee on Inter-Church Life_