gabriellefrompatterson wrote:
How long should I wait for it to charge because it's not even showing the dead battery symbol now
You never said how long it has been charging. If you let it charge overnight and there is still no sign of life, try a forced restart. Most like it will not work, but it's not going to hurt anything. To force restart your device, press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home button for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.
If that doesn't work, try connecting to iTunes on your computer and see if the device is recognized. If it is, try restoring with iTunes.
If those suggestions don't work, you might need a battery. You can try here, or make an appointment at an Apple Store and ask for their help.
https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/