http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/lang_art/sec/core.htm
or
http://www.uen.org/cc/uen/core/pub/displayCoreCourse.action?ccId=4070
or download a PDF file for the secondary language arts core (seventh through twelve grades) at
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/core/page2.htm
We usually focus on the standards and objectives, but the Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) are also important. See them in the core PDF linked above or here:
State Core ILO's
Parents might also be interested in the proposed Common Core for U.S. Schools.